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Käs Spätzle

Käs Spätzle is a German/Bavarian dish my Oma always makes. This is her recipe!

vegetarian
Prep20 min
Cook12 min
Total32 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate

Ingredients

Method

1
Combine flour, eggs, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the batter becomes thick and smooth, about 3-4 minutes; the mixture should be thick enough to hold its shape slightly but still fall off the spoon.
2
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil over high heat.
8 minutes
3
Working in batches, hold a spätzle maker or colander with large holes over the boiling water and push the batter through in short strokes, creating small noodle-like pieces that fall directly into the water.
4
Cook the spätzle until they float to the surface, then continue cooking for 1-2 minutes more to ensure they are tender throughout.
3 minutes
5
Remove the cooked spätzle with a slotted spoon and transfer to a colander to drain; set aside.
6
Dice the medium onion into small pieces.
7
Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the diced onion until soft and golden, stirring occasionally, about 4-5 minutes.
5 minutes
8
Add the cooked spätzle to the skillet with the caramelized onion and toss gently to combine.
9
Sprinkle the grated Swiss cheese over the spätzle and onion mixture, then stir continuously over medium-low heat until the cheese melts completely and everything is well coated, about 2-3 minutes.
3 minutes
10
Transfer the Käs Spätzle to a warm serving dish and serve immediately while hot and creamy.