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German Cheese Spaetzle Recipe (Kaesespaetzle)
Nothing says comfort food like a heaping bowl of German cheese spaetzle (or Kaesespaetzle)! Inspired by my many Austrian skiing trips, this ooey-gooey noodle dish is made from a rich, creamy, savory blend of spaetzle, caramelized onion, and Swiss-type cheeses.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 350 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
German
Ingredients
- 2 large White onions 2 heaping cups
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter 112 g
- ½ tsp salt
- 6 cups cooked spaetzle 2 10.5-oz packages of dried spaetzle
- 1 ½ cups shredded swiss emmental cheese, 6 oz, 170 g
- 1 ½ cups shredded gruyere cheese 6 oz, 170 g
Instructions
- Caramelize Onions: Thinly slice the onions into strips. Melt butter in a large, heavy-bottomed pan (like a cast iron) over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring often, until they turn golden brown. Be careful not to let them become crispy or burned, lowering the heat as needed. Caramelization takes 20 to 30 minutes. When finished, stir in salt.
- Spaetzle: Meanwhile, cook spaetzle according to instructions on package.
- Assemble: While everything is still hot, stir together cooked spaetzle, caramelized onions, and shredded cheeses. If the cheese doesn't melt completely, cover and transfer to a warm oven for a few minutes.
- Serve: Serve warm, topped with chives.
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Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 5 to 7 days. Does not freeze well.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
350kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
27.7g
(9%)
Protein
16.4g
(33%)
Fat
18.7g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
11.1g
(56%)
Cholesterol
79mg
(26%)
Sodium
559mg
(23%)
Potassium
74mg
(2%)
Fiber
2.1g
(8%)
Sugar
2.3g
(5%)
Calcium
388mg
(39%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 350
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 350kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 27.7g | 9% |
| Protein | 16.4g | 33% |
| Fat | 18.7g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 11.1g | 56% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 559mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 74mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2.3g | 5% |
| Calcium | 388mg | 39% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.