Cheese casserole with Italian dumplings, ham and green peas

Ingredients:

• 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

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to grill mode.
2. 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.
3. 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.