Creamy Ham and Gnocchi Bake
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Creamy Ham and Gnocchi Bake—a decadent dish that combines pillowy potato gnocchi, savory diced ham, and a velvety homemade cheese sauce. Enhanced with fresh baby spinach and blanketed in golden, gooey mozzarella, this easy-to-make casserole is the perfect blend of creamy, cheesy, and hearty flavors. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s an ideal weeknight dinner or crowd-pleasing meal for any occasion. With its rich textures and baked perfection, this gnocchi bake is destined to become a family favorite. Serve it hot with a sprinkle of extra Parmesan and a fresh side salad for a restaurant-worthy dish right at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g potato gnocchi
- 200 g ham (cooked and diced)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 500 ml milk
- 125 ml heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 80 g parmesan cheese (grated)
- 100 g mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 100 g baby spinach (fresh)
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp olive oil (for greasing)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and lightly grease a medium-sized baking dish with olive oil.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the potato gnocchi for 2-3 minutes, or until they float to the surface. Drain and set aside.
In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to form a roux, whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
Gradually add the milk and heavy cream, whisking constantly until the mixture thickens into a smooth sauce, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the grated parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.
Add the cooked gnocchi, diced ham, and fresh baby spinach to the sauce. Stir gently to combine.
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly on top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with extra parmesan if desired and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2721 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 180.2 g | 231% | |
| Saturated Fat | 101.1 g | 506% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 597 mg | 199% | |
| Sodium | 7150 mg | 311% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 138.0 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.0 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.0 g | ||
| Protein | 128.5 g | 257% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.7 mcg | 33% | |
| Calcium | 2277 mg | 175% | |
| Iron | 9.5 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 2754 mg | 59% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
