Easy Käsespätzle Recipe (German Cheese Spätzle)
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!
Included in my cookbook 'German Home Kitchen' - cozy and cheesy
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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).
oz 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.
oz butter
Drain your Spätzle and immediately toss in 2 Tablespoons of butter (30 grams).
oz butter
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.
oz cheese
chives
Serve with a green salad, on its own, or as a side.
