Description
Käsespätzle is a delicious German version of macaroni and cheese. Spaetzle dumplings combined are layered with cheese and fried onions. Then, baked to make a wonderfully gooey cheese dish that has a crunch of fried onions and covers bite-sized dumplings.
Ingredients
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- 1 batch spaetzle (see Spaetzle recipe here)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 4 ounces Swiss Cheese, grated
- 4 ounces Smoked Gouda Cheese, grated
- Parsley for garnish (optional)
- 1 Medium Onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup oil for frying
Instructions
- Fry Onions using instructions below (can be done beforehand)
- Preheat oven to 375° Fahrenheit
- Add ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp pepper, 1⁄8 tsp cayenne pepper
- Combine Swiss and Gouda Cheese evenly
- Place ½ of spaetzle at bottom of container
- add ½ of cheese
- Add a layer of half of the fried onions
- Add the remaining spaetzle
- Add remaining cheese and then onion
- Bake for 30 minutes
- Serve
For Fried Onions:
- add flour and salt to large bowl that has cover (or sealable plastic bag)
- Rinse sliced onions in strainer with cold water
- Add onions to bowl with flour, cover, and shake to cover onions
- Heat oil to medium-high in appropriate pan. I use a cast iron skillet.
- Once heated, add onions in batches and fry until both sides are golden brown. About 45 seconds, flip with metal tongs, and another 45 seconds minute
- Remove and place on a paper towel plate.
- If not using immediately, move to container, cover, and place in fridge until ready to use.
Notes
- Use my Spatzle Recipe for fresh dumplings, but you might be able to find store-bought Spaetzle at your grocer or local German specialty store.
- You can premake your Spaetzle, but I would consider adding a teaspoon of olive oil and mixing if you do.
- While the recipe calls for frying your own onion, you could also use store-bought fried onions.
- Onions can be made beforehand if kept in a covered container and kept in the refrigerator.
- Try substituting different cheeses, adding some bacon, or adding some herbs to change this recipe up.
- I have eaten this as leftovers and keeps well for a day.
Keywords: Käsespätzle