melt butter in a pan and add flour then milk stirring constantly bring to the boil then reduce heat and add half the cheese, season well.

boil gnocchi in water, pan fry bacon or ham pieces and blanche spinach

place cooked gnocchi, bacon and spinach into an oven proof dish. pour cheese sauce over and mix well then top with remaining cheese grated

bake in the oven for 10-15 mins gas mark 5 /190°c until golden