Description
Käsespätzle is a comforting and hearty German dish made with soft egg noodles (Spätzle), rich melted cheese like Gruyère or Emmental, and topped with crispy fried onions. It's a quick and cozy vegetarian-friendly meal perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
2 cups Spätzle (German egg noodles)
1 cup Gruyère or Emmental cheese, grated
1/2 cup fried onions
2 tablespoons butter
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh chives for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the Spätzle according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the cooked Spätzle and toss to coat in the butter.
- Gradually stir in the grated cheese until it melts and coats the noodles evenly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and transfer the cheesy noodles to a serving dish.
- Sprinkle the fried onions over the top and garnish with chopped fresh chives if desired.
Notes
Mix different cheeses like Gruyère, Emmental, or sharp cheddar for variation.
Add a splash of cream for extra richness.
Incorporate sautéed mushrooms or caramelized onions for added flavor and protein.
Broil the finished dish for a golden, crispy top.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat on the stovetop with a splash of milk or butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
