German Cuisine
Käsespätzle with Fried Onions
Käsespätzle is the ultimate German and Austrian comfort food. Homemade egg noodles are freshly boiled and layered with a generous amount of sharp, aromatic cheese that melts into gooey ribbons, all topped with deeply caramelized, crispy fried onions.
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Recipe overview
- Total time
- 40 min
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cooking
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Cuisine
- German Cuisine
Nutrition
per serving
- Calories
- 620 kcal
- Protein
- 24 g
- Fat
- 32 g
- Carbs
- 58 g
- Fiber
- 3 g
Step by step
Method
- 01
Peel the onions and slice them into thin rings
Peel the onions and slice them into thin rings. Heat a mixture of vegetable oil and half the butter in a large pan over medium heat.
- 02
Sauté the onions, stirring frequently, for about 15 minutes u…
Sauté the onions, stirring frequently, for about 15 minutes until deeply golden brown and caramelized. Transfer them to paper towels.
- 03
In a large bowl, combine the flour, eggs, half a teaspoon of…
In a large bowl, combine the flour, eggs, half a teaspoon of salt, and a pinch of nutmeg. Start mixing with a wooden spoon while gradually adding water or milk.
- 04
Beating the dough vigorously for 5 minutes until it develops…
Beating the dough vigorously for 5 minutes until it develops air bubbles and a stretchy, elastic consistency that drops heavily from the spoon.
- 05
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Using a Spätzle maker or a colander with large holes, press the dough directly into the water in batches.
- 06
Cook the noodles for 1-2 minutes once they float to the surface
Cook the noodles for 1-2 minutes once they float to the surface. Remove them promptly with a slotted spoon and drain.
- 07
Melt the remaining butter in a clean, deep skillet over low heat
Melt the remaining butter in a clean, deep skillet over low heat. Layer the hot noodles with a generous handful of grated cheese and some fried onions.
- 08
Heat gently for 3 minutes, tossing carefully, until the chees…
Heat gently for 3 minutes, tossing carefully, until the cheese melts completely and stretches delightfully. Top with the remaining crispy onions.
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Useful advice
Cooking tip
For an authentic flavor, use a mix of well-aged Emmental and mountain cheese (Bergkäse). If unavailable, Gruyère or mature Cheddar works beautifully.
How to serve
Serve steaming hot directly from a skillet or warm plates, topped with crisp onions and chopped chives.
How to store
Store in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat in a pan with a touch of butter and a tablespoon of water to loosen the cheese.
Note
The fried onions can be prepared a day in advance and kept in an airtight container at room temperature.
