Description
Savory kasespatzle dances with creamy German cheese, creating a comfort classic that warms hearty souls. Handmade noodles nestled in rich, melted cheese invite you to savor authentic alpine flavors with every comforting bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Spaetzle Ingredients:
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (118 milliliters) milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
Cheese and Topping Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 grams) grated Emmental or Gruyere cheese
Caramelized Onion Ingredients:
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Craft the dough by blending flour, salt, and nutmeg in a spacious mixing vessel. Incorporate eggs and milk, whisking until achieving a silky, dense consistency. Allow the mixture to relax and settle for 10-15 minutes.
- Activate a generously salted water bath, bringing it to a vigorous boil. Utilize a spaetzle maker or alternative perforated tool to force the dough through its openings, creating delicate noodle strands directly into the roiling liquid.
- Monitor the spaetzle closely, removing them with a perforated utensil once they buoyantly emerge to the water’s surface, typically after 2-3 minutes of cooking. Transfer the noodles to a separate container.
- Transform onions into a golden delicacy by melting butter in a substantial skillet. Gradually caramelize the onion slices, stirring periodically to ensure even browning, which requires approximately 15-20 minutes of patient cooking.
- Prepare a baking vessel with a light grease coating. Construct layered strata alternating between cooked spaetzle, grated cheese, and caramelized onions. Conclude the architectural process with a crowning cheese layer.
- Slide the assembled dish into a preheated oven set at 375°F (190°C). Allow the creation to bake until the cheese melts into a bubbling, enticing surface, typically requiring 15-20 minutes.
- Elevate the presentation by garnishing with fresh parsley fragments. Serve immediately while the dish radiates warmth and aromatic charm.
Notes
- Swap regular flour with gluten-free alternatives like rice or almond flour for celiac-friendly version.
- Creating smooth dough requires consistent whisking to prevent lumps and ensure perfect texture.
- Rest spaetzle batter at room temperature to help develop better elasticity and smoother noodle consistency.
- Experiment with different cheese blends like gruyere or emmental for enhanced flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 437
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 505 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 132 mg