Gnocchi Gratin with Ham & Peas

 

Ingredients

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• 1 (16-oz.) pkg. potato gnocchi
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
• 1 pound ham steak, cut into 1⁄2-inch pieces
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 ounces shredded Gruyère cheese (about 1 cup)
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
• 1 cup thawed frozen green peas

Directions

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• Step 1

  Preheat oven to 400°F. Cook potato gnocchi according to package directions; drain and transfer to a large bowl.

• Step 2

  Melt 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter in a large Dutch oven over medium-high. Add ham and cook, stirring often, until ham is lightly browned and any moisture has evaporated, 5 to 6 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer ham to bowl with gnocchi. Wipe Dutch oven clean.

• Step 3

  Melt 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter in Dutch oven over medium-high. Whisk in all-purpose flour. Cook, whisking constantly, until mixture is light golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Slowly whisk in whole milk, and bring to a boil; whisk vigorously to work out any lumps.

• Step 4

  Whisk in kosher salt and black pepper. Remove from heat, and slowly whisk in shredded Gruyère cheese and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, until melted. Pour cheese sauce over ham and gnocchi; stir in thawed frozen green peas.

• Step 5

  Transfer mixture to a lightly greased (with cooking spray) 11-x 7-inch baking dish. Sprinkle remaining 1⁄4 cup grated Parmesan cheese on top, and bake in preheated oven until bubbly and golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from oven, and serve warm.