Cheesy Gnocchi Casserole with Ham and Peas

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

1 onion, chopped

One 8-ounce piece deli ham, diced

1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth

One 17.5-ounce package potato gnocchi

1 cup frozen peas, thawed

1/4 cup heavy cream

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 cup shredded Swiss or Gruyere cheese

Directions

Preheat the broiler to high heat.

Melt the butter in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the ham and thyme and continue to cook until the ham is lightly browned.

Add the chicken broth and 3/4 cup water and bring to a simmer. Add the gnocchi, stir well, cover and cook until the gnocchi is slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat. Uncover and stir in the peas, cream, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Sprinkle the cheese over the top and broil until golden and bubbly, about 3 minutes. Serve.

Nutrition

• Calories: 537
• Total Fat: 25g
• Saturated Fat: 12g
• Cholesterol: 117mg
• Sodium: 988mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 49g
• Dietary Fiber: 6g
• Total Sugars: 5g
• Protein: 28g