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Cheese Spätzle

Homemade egg noodles layered with melted Gruyère cheese and sweet caramelized onions. A cozy mountain comfort dish baked to rich perfection.

45 minMediumServes 4580 cal/serving

GermanDinnerStovetop and OvenVegetarianHalal-friendlyKosher-styleNut-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 large eggs, beaten
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 1 tsp fine salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups Gruyère cheese, shredded

Instructions

  1. 1

    Melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat, add 2 large thinly sliced yellow onions, and cook for 15 minutes until caramelized.

  2. 2

    In a bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 4 beaten large eggs, 2/3 cup water, 1 tsp fine salt, and 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg to form a smooth batter.

  3. 3

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.

  4. 4

    Press batter through a spätzle maker into boiling water and cook for 2 minutes until spätzle float, then drain.

  5. 5

    Layer hot cooked spätzle with 2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese and caramelized yellow onions in a dish, then bake at 400F until cheese melts.

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Questions

What is Cheese Spätzle?

Homemade egg noodles layered with melted Gruyère cheese and sweet caramelized onions. A cozy mountain comfort dish baked to rich perfection. This reference files it under German dinner: made on the stovetop and in the oven, rated medium and about 45 minutes start to finish.

What temperature do I cook Cheese Spätzle at?

For Cheese Spätzle, the oven is set to 400 F (about 205 C) in step 5.

Can I speed up the caramelized onions in Cheese Spätzle?

Step 1 reads: "Melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat, add 2 large thinly sliced yellow onions, and cook for 15 minutes until caramelized." Not by much. Step 1 needs steady medium-low heat; turning it up burns the outside before the sugars inside have browned. A splash of water rescues a pan that starts to catch.

What can I use instead of Gruyere in Cheese Spätzle?

The entry for Cheese Spätzle calls for 2 cups Gruyère cheese, shredded. In its place: Emmental, Jarlsberg or a good Swiss cheese melts the same way. Comte is the closest in flavor.

Is Cheese Spätzle vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 4 tbsp unsalted butter, 2 cups Gruyère cheese, shredded and 4 large eggs, beaten. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan dinner collection.

Does Cheese Spätzle contain eggs?

Yes: 4 large eggs, beaten. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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