German Kasespatzle with Caramelized Onion and Bacon

Name: German Kasespatzle with Caramelized Onion and Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6 serving
Ingredients: 12 Ounces Dried Spätzle; 1 sweet yellow onion; 2 garlic cloves; 5 Slices Bacon; 6 Ounces Emmental cheese; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; 2 Tablespoons butter

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings
6
Calories
458 kcal
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
European, German

German Kasespatzle with Caramelized Onion and Bacon

Iris Warren

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Kasespatzle is a Swabian dish consisting of al dente German egg noodles baked with caramelized onions and melted cheese. It makes for the perfect side dish for German food or your Oktoberfest celebration.

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Ingredients

Servings

12 Ounces Dried Spätzle
1 sweet yellow onion thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves Minced
5 Slices Bacon
6 Ounces Emmental cheese
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
2 Tablespoons butter

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Instructions

Fry the bacon. Reserve the grease. Chop the bacon
Cook the sliced onion in the bacon grease until browned and caramelized. Add the garlic and cook 1 additional minute.
Bring pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the dried spätzle to al dente then drain and toss with the the butter and the bacon bits.
Layer the ½ spätzle on the bottom of a greased 8-10 or 9-13 casserole dish.
Top with ⅓ of the fried onion, then top with ½ of the cheese. Repeat the layers then finish with the remaining ⅓ of the fried onions.
Bake the kasespatzle at 300 degrees for 15-20 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
Taste and season with additional salt, pepper, and/or nutmeg to taste.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 458kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 46g (15%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 96mg (32%) Sodium 317mg (13%) Potassium 267mg (8%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 395IU (8%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 287mg (29%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 458 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	458kcal	23%
Carbohydrates	46g	15%
Protein	19g	38%
Fat	22g	34%
Saturated Fat	11g	55%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	7g	35%
Trans Fat	0.2g	10%
Cholesterol	96mg	32%
Sodium	317mg	13%
Potassium	267mg	6%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	4g	8%
Vitamin A	395IU	8%
Vitamin C	3mg	3%
Calcium	287mg	29%
Iron	1mg	6%