Käsespätzle

Käsespätzle, or kaese spaetzle, is a tasty pasta tossed with onion and Emmentaler that makes a German version of the favorite macaroni and cheese.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 245 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 large eggs
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.75 teaspoon salt
• 0.75 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.125 teaspoon pepper
• 1.5 cups shredded Emmentaler cheese
• 0.375 cup 2% milk

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Sift together flour, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Beat eggs in a medium bowl. Alternately mix in milk and flour mixture until smooth. Let stand for 30 minutes.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Press batter through a spaetzle press into the water. When spaetzle has floated to the top of the water, remove it to a bowl with a slotted spoon. Mix in 1 cup of the cheese.

Step 3

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until golden. Stir in spaetzle and remaining 1/2 cup cheese until well blended. Remove from heat, and serve immediately.