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One Skillet Ham and Cheese Gnocchi

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by: Joanna Cismaru
01.20.20
Updated: 10.01.20

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This One Skillet Ham and Cheese Gnocchi makes for a perfect dinner of gnocchi paired together with ham and loads of cheese, perfect comfort food that is bursting with flavor!

a bowl loaded with ham and cheese gnocchi

Gnocchi is one of my favorite ingredients because it’s so versatile and something wonderful happens when you drench them in a yummy, cheesy and creamy sauce. You end up with delicious, stick to your ribs comfort food.

This ham and cheese gnocchi is a simple dinner with a few ingredients that can be ready in 30 minutes from start to finish. Best of all, everyone’s going to love it.

What is gnocchi?

Gnocchi is Italian in origin, as so many delicious things are! They are little dumplings typically made from potato, egg, semolina flour, and cheese.

process shots showing how to make ham and cheese gnocchi

Ingredients

Keep scrolling down to the printable recipe card for FULL ingredient amounts and instructions or click the “Jump to Recipe” button at the top of the page!

  • Gnocchi – I used store bought today but I’ve included a recipe to make your own below if you want to go home made.
  • Oil – A little bit of olive oil too cook the onion and ham in.
  • Ham – If you’ve got leftover ham, it’s perfect to use in this dish.
  • Peas – Frozen or canned. Other veggies can be used instead as well such as asparagus or broccoli.
  • Cream – I used half and half.
  • Cheese – You’ll want some mozzarella cheese and some sharp cheddar cheese.
  • Seasoning – Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Parsley – Fresh and chopped up to be sprinkled over top as a nice bright garnish.

How to make Ham And Cheese Gnocchi

  1. Cook onions and ham: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Add onions and cook until tender. Add ham to skillet and cook until ham starts browning.
  2. Make sauce and add gnocchi: Add peas to skillet and stir. It’s ok if peas are frozen. Add gnocchi to skillet, then water and heavy cream. Stir and let cook for about 5 minutes until gnocchi is tender and sauce has thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Add cheese and broil: Sprinkle with cheese on top and place skillet under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes until cheese melts and start slightly browning.
ham and cheese gnocchi in a skillet

How to make your own gnocchi

If you’d like to really take this dish to the next level, feel free to make your own gnocchi! Here’s my recipe.

Can I use other types of pasta?

This creamy dish will work with many other types of pasta if you have some in the pantry you’d like to use up. If you use another type of pasta, reduce the sauce slightly so that the sauce will cling to the pasta. You will want to cook the pasta to slightly less than al dente before incorporating it into the dish and allowing to cook for 2 minutes.

ham and cheese gnocchi in a skillet with a spoon spooning some out

Leftovers

FRIDGE

You can store this dish in an air tight shallow container in the fridge for 3 – 4 days. Just be sure to allow it to fully cool before placing it in the fridge.

FREEZER

You can freeze this dish as well! Just hold off on adding the gnocchi and cheese till you’re ready to eat it. Freeze the dish in a shallow airtight container once fully cooled. Allow to thaw overnight in the fridge before heating back up on the stove top and incorporating your gnocchi. Top with cheese and broil as instructed.

a fork holding a gnocchi above a bowl filled with creamy cheesy gnocchi

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One-Skillet Ham and Cheese Gnocchi

4.7 from 36 votes
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 20 mins
Total: 30 mins
Author: Joanna Cismaru
Serves: 6
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This One Skillet Ham and Cheese Gnocchi makes for a perfect dinner of gnocchi paired together with ham and loads of cheese, perfect comfort food that is bursting with flavor!

Equipment

  • 12-inch Cast Iron Skillet

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cups ham diced
  • 1 cup peas frozen
  • 16 oz gnocchi uncooked (1 package)
  • 1 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup mozzarella shredded
  • 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
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Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Add onions and cook until tender. Add ham to skillet and cook until ham starts browning.
  • Add peas to skillet and stir. It’s ok if peas are frozen. Add gnocchi to skillet, then water and heavy cream. Stir and let cook for about 5 minutes until gnocchi is tender and sauce has thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Sprinkle with cheese on top and place skillet under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes until cheese melts and start slightly browning.

Recipe Notes

  1. FRIDGE – You can store this dish in an air tight shallow container in the fridge for 3 – 4 days. Just be sure to allow it to fully cool before placing it in the fridge.
  2. FREEZER – You can freeze this dish as well! Just hold off on adding the gnocchi and cheese till you’re ready to eat it. Freeze the dish in a shallow airtight container once fully cooled. Allow to thaw overnight in the fridge before heating back up on the stove top and incorporating your gnocchi. Top with cheese and broil as instructed.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 446kcal (22%)Carbohydrates: 33g (11%)Protein: 21g (42%)Fat: 25g (38%)Saturated Fat: 12g (75%)Cholesterol: 81mg (27%)Sodium: 998mg (43%)Potassium: 257mg (7%)Fiber: 3g (13%)Sugar: 2g (2%)Vitamin A: 697IU (14%)Vitamin C: 11mg (13%)Calcium: 206mg (21%)Iron: 4mg (22%)
Course:Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine:American
Keyword:30 minute meals, ham and cheese gnocchi
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  1. Dan says

    October 25, 2020 at 4:45 pm

    5 stars
    I loved it. I made no changes to the recipe, and it was great. ( I may twerk the next batch )

    Reply
  2. Sandra says

    October 13, 2020 at 7:05 pm

    5 stars
    I dont like ham at all and loved this recipe!

    Reply
  3. SC says

    May 29, 2020 at 4:40 pm

    Super tasty and quick! I can’t believe I didn’t come across this recipes sooner 🙂 !

    Reply
  4. Ann Baker says

    April 17, 2020 at 9:25 am

    5 stars
    Absolutely LOVED this dish! So easy to make and a great way to use up our ham leftover from Easter. Next time I might try adding some Gruyere cheese to the mix. Thank you for another great recipe!

    Reply
  5. Lorr says

    February 2, 2020 at 10:52 am

    If you use frozen gnocchi should it be thawed before adding? Can’t wait to try this!

    Reply
    • Jo Cooks Team says

      February 3, 2020 at 10:20 am

      Yes I would thaw first! Enjoy 🙂

      Reply
  6. Stephanie says

    September 25, 2018 at 12:53 pm

    5 stars
    I love this recipe and I’ve made it several times! Today I wanted something quick and yummy for lunch, but I had to substitute several things. I used frozen spinach instead of peas, and I didn’t have any heavy cream so I used 1/4 cup of whole milk and 1/4 cup sour cream. I also used broth instead of water. It is seriously thr best version I have ever tasted! I think this is going to have to be a permanent alteration to my recipe ❤️

    Reply
    • Joanna Cismaru says

      September 25, 2018 at 12:54 pm

      Glad you enjoyed it! Spinach is a great idea. 🙂

      Reply
  7. Laurie says

    January 18, 2017 at 1:18 pm

    5 stars
    I made this the other night and wanted to tell you it was wonderful! Both my husband and I loved it. I served it with some fresh veggies and garlic bread on the side. I have been asked not to lose this recipe by my husband!
    Thank you!

    Reply
    • Joanna Cismaru says

      January 18, 2017 at 2:46 pm

      Glad you liked it, Laurie! If you lose it you can always come back here for it. 🙂

      Reply
  8. Alyson says

    January 8, 2017 at 5:38 pm

    5 stars
    I am in love with this recipe! My fiance and his whole family love it and almost everyone I know who has had it asks me for the recipe. I also like to add just a little bit of rosemary to it for an extra flavor. 🙂

    This is for sure a recipe to pass down in the family! Thanks so much for it!

    Reply
    • Fenne Kieken says

      January 9, 2017 at 9:59 am

      Wow thanks and so glad you all are liking this recipe. Thanks for commenting and being a part of our Jo Cooks community

      Reply
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