Cheese casserole with Italian dumplings, ham and green peas

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How to Make - Cheese Casserole with Italian Gnocchi, Ham, and Green Peas

Time: 30 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4

Italian potato gnocchi are not only a great side dish, but also a wonderful base for a delicious casserole. Prepare an oven-safe pan for this casserole. First, the gnocchi are mixed with fried onions and ham and simmered in a little broth on the stovetop. Then, along with green peas and cream, they are topped with grated cheese. The casserole is finished in the oven until the cheese is deliciously melted and golden brown. Serve immediately as a side dish or as a standalone dish. Perfect for a hearty breakfast.

The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

Ingredients for the recipe:

1 package (500 g) of potato gnocchi
1 tbsp unsalted butter
1 onion, chopped
220 g diced ham
0.5 tsp chopped fresh thyme
0.5 cups lightly salted chicken broth
1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated Swiss or Gruyere cheese

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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:

Preheat oven to grill mode.
In a large oven-safe skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the ham and thyme and continue cooking until the ham is golden brown.

Add chicken broth and 3/4 cup water and bring to a boil. Add the gnocchi, stir well, cover, and cook until the gnocchi are slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Uncover and stir in the green peas, cream, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Sprinkle with grated cheese and broil until golden brown and bubbly, about 3 minutes. Serve.

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