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Warm bowl of comforting German Käsespätzle with cheese and caramelized onions.

Käsespätzle

A cozy, comforting German dish made of cheesy egg noodles topped with crispy onions, ideal for a warm and hearty meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Comfort Food, Main Course
Cuisine: German
Calories: 560
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the spätzle
  • 2 cup All purpose flour
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 1 cup Milk or water
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 pinch Nutmeg optional but very traditional
For the cheese and topping
  • 2 cup Cheese (like Emmental, Gruyere, or mild alpine cheese)
  • 4 tablespoon Butter
  • 2 large Onions (sliced) Yellow onions are perfect
  • 1 to taste Black pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Bring a big pot of salted water to a gentle boil.
  2. Mix your batter until it is thick and stretchy. Let it rest for about 10 minutes while the water heats.
Cooking
  1. Push the batter through your spätzle tool into the water. Work in batches to avoid crowding the pot.
  2. The noodles float when they are done, usually in 2 to 3 minutes. Scoop them out with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  3. In a pan, sauté sliced onions in butter until golden and a little crisp.
  4. Layer noodles and cheese in a warm pan or baking dish. Add a little butter if desired. Warm it gently until the cheese melts.
  5. You can also bake it for 10 minutes to help everything melt together.

Notes

Taste as you go, especially with salt, since cheese varies a lot in saltiness. Serve with something tangy on the side to balance the richness.