Creamy Ham & Cheese Gnocchi
Creamy Ham & Cheese Gnocchi is a quick air fryer dish with tender gnocchi, shredded ham, cream cheese, wholegrain mustard, and melted cheese. Ready in just 15 minutes, it makes an easy and satisfying meal for four.
Equipment
- Large bowl
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 200 g cream cheese softened
- 2 teaspoons wholegrain mustard
- 150 ml whole milk
- Sea salt flakes to taste
- Black pepper freshly ground, to taste
- 500 g fresh gnocchi
- 200 g ham shredded
- 4 green onions thinly sliced
- 60 g cheddar or mozzarella grated
- Green salad to serve
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 170°C.
- Place the cream cheese and wholegrain mustard in a large bowl.
- Beat together with a wooden spoon, then slowly mix in the milk until smooth.
- Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Stir in the gnocchi, ham, green onions, and most of the grated cheese.
- Divide the mixture between four individual ovenproof dishes.
- Scatter the remaining cheese over the top.
- Place the dishes in the air fryer.
- Air fry for 5 minutes until golden, then cover with foil.
- Continue cooking for another 5 minutes.
- Serve warm with a green salad.
Notes & Wine Advice
Recipe Notes
Use softened cream cheese so it combines smoothly with the mustard and milk. Add the milk gradually while stirring to prevent lumps. Fresh gnocchi works particularly well because it cooks quickly in the creamy sauce. Cheddar gives the dish a stronger savoury flavour, while mozzarella produces a milder and stretchier topping. Do not add too much salt before tasting. The ham and cheese already contribute plenty of seasoning.Storage Advice
Store leftover gnocchi in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 160°C until thoroughly hot. Add a small splash of milk before reheating if the sauce has become too thick. Freezing is not recommended because the creamy sauce can separate.Wine Advice
A fresh Pinot Grigio works well with the creamy cheese sauce and salty ham. Its crisp character cuts through the richness without overpowering the mild gnocchi and wholegrain mustard.Nutrition values
Serving: 280 gr | Calories: 610 kcal | Carbohydrates: 67 g | Protein: 26 g | Fat: 26 g | Saturated Fat: 15 g | Sodium: 1350 mg | Sugar: 7 g