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.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

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)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and lightly grease a medium-sized baking dish with olive oil.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Step 4

Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to form a roux, whisking constantly to avoid lumps.

Step 5

Gradually add the milk and heavy cream, whisking constantly until the mixture thickens into a smooth sauce, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 6

Stir in the grated parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 7

Add the cooked gnocchi, diced ham, and fresh baby spinach to the sauce. Stir gently to combine.

Step 8

Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly on top.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with extra parmesan if desired and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1691.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2721.4

Total Fat 180.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 101.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g
Cholesterol 597.0mg	0%
Sodium 7149.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 138.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.0g	0%
Total Sugars 33.0g
Protein 128.5g	0%

Vitamin D 266.9IU	0%
Calcium 2276.8mg	0%
Iron 9.5mg	0%
Potassium 2754.3mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 60.3%

Protein: 19.1%

Carbs: 20.5%