Ham-and-Leek Baked Gnocchi

Name: Ham-and-Leek Baked Gnocchi
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Cooking spray, for ramekins; 1 (16 oz.) package gnocchi; 6 oz. fontina cheese, shredded (about 1 1/2 c.); 1/2 c. finely chopped ham; 1 1/4 c. whole milk; 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour; 1 garlic clove, chopped; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 slices sandwich bread, torn; 2 tbsp. melted unsalted butter; 1 leek, sliced and rings separate; Sliced fresh chives, for garnish

By Marian Cooper CairnsPublished: Aug 17, 2015

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Brian Woodcock

Yields:

Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

55 mins

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Ingredients

Cooking spray, for ramekins
1 (16 oz.) package gnocchi
6 oz. fontina cheese, shredded (about 1 1/2 c.)
1/2 cup finely chopped ham
1 1/4 cups whole milk
3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 garlic clove, chopped
Freshly ground black pepper
2 slices sandwich bread, torn
2 Tbsp. melted unsalted butter
1 leek, sliced and rings separate
Sliced fresh chives, for garnish

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease four 10-ounce ramekins; place on a baking sheet.
2. Step 2Combine gnocchi, cheese, and ham in a bowl. Transfer to prepared ramekins, dividing evenly. Whisk together milk, flour, garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper until flour is dissolved, 30 seconds. Pour over gnocchi, dividing evenly.
3. Step 3Stir together bread and butter in a bowl until coated; toss in leaks. Sprinkle over gnocchi, dividing evenly. Bake until golden brown and bubbly, 34 to 36 minutes.
4. Step 4Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chives.