One-Pot Croque Monsieur Gnocchi Mac-and-Cheese

One-Pot Croque Monsieur Gnocchi Mac-and-Cheese

One-Pot Croque Monsieur Gnocchi Mac-and-Cheese

One-Pot Croque Monsieur Gnocchi Mac-and-Cheese

6 Persons
20 min

Ingredients6 Persons

16 Oz
2 packages dried gnocchi
6 tbsp
unsalted butter, divided
8 Oz
ham steak, roughly chopped
cup
all-purpose flour
3 cups
whole milk
1 tsp
Dijon mustard
7 Oz
1 tsp
kosher salt
¼ tsp
freshly ground black pepper
Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Fill large pot with water and bring to boil over high heat. Cook gnocchi according packaged directions; drain. Set aside.
  2. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ham and cook, stirring frequently, until lightly browned, about 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer plate and set aside.
  3. Melt remaining butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Add flour and cook, stirring frequently, until no lumps remain, about 1 minute. Whisk in milk and mustard, simmer, stirring occasionally, thick, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Stir in Gruyere and cook, stirring frequently, until cheese is melted, and sauce is smooth, about 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in gnocchi and reserved ham until well-coated, 1 minute. Garnish with parsley and serve.