Easy Käsespätzle Recipe (German Cheese Spätzle)

Name: Easy Käsespätzle (German Cheese Spätzle)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: Signature Kitchens Spaghetti, Thin; Land O Lakes Butter, with Olive Oil & Sea Salt; Sargento Block Cheese Fiesta Pepper Jack Natural Cheese; Organic Onion; Gold Medal All Purpose Flour with Resealable Bag; Chives Bunch

Serves 4

10 mins prep

10 mins cook

20 mins total

Käsespätzle (German Cheese Spaetzle) are that comfort meal that waits for you at the end of the Alpine ski slopes (along with a cold beer of course). These iconic, cheesy noodles topped with crisp, caramelized onions are addictive (and nothing like mac and cheese). Originally from Germany’s southwestern Swabia region, Käsespätzle are now popular all across Germany. I can’t wait for you to try my easy Käsespätzle recipe!

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gramsSpätzle noodles (uncooked)or one batch of homemade Spätzle - so worth it!

gramsbutterfor coating your cooked Spätzle in

gramscheeseshredded, use a mixture of Emmentaler and Bergkäse (Swiss mountain cheese) or Gruyère. I also like using a mixture of young and aged Gouda (about half and half), especially when making this meal for kids.

largeyellow onioncut into thin rings or half rings

tbspall-purpose flourfor coating the sliced onion

gramsbutterto cook your onion slices in

chivesfinely chopped, as garnish

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Heat up some salted water in a large pot to cook your Spätzle in, then cook your noodles according to package instructions (or make a homemade batch - so worth the flavor upgrade).

grams Spätzle noodles (uncooked)

In the meantime, cut your onion(s) into thin rings or half rings, when coat in the flour.

large yellow onion

tbsp all-purpose flour

Heat 45 grams of butter (3 Tablespoons) in a large skillet over medium to medium high heat. Add the flour-coated onion rings and cook until caramelized and crispy, about 5 to 10 minutes.

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Drain your Spätzle and immediately toss in 2 Tablespoons of butter (30 grams).

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In a serving bowl, layer the noodles while still hot with the shredded cheese, finishing with noodles. Then top with the crisp-fried, caramelized onions and chopped chives.

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chives

Serve with a green salad, on its own, or as a side.