Saucepan@saucepan · Shared this recipeFollowGerman/Austrian · mainKäsespätzleA comforting Austrian dish of tender spaetzle noodles layered with melted cheese and topped with crispy fried onions.total40 minprep20 mincook20 minservings6Original recipe on angiesweb.comKeep this recipeAdd a copy of Käsespätzle to your Saucepan library.Save to my libraryView in my librarySave it to your librarySign in to keep a copy you can scale, cook from and add to your grocery list.Sign in to saveGet the appSaucepan keeps all your recipes in one place, builds your grocery list and rings timers while you cook. Your account works on the website too.Android is coming soon.PrintCopy ingredientsAndroid is coming soon.Ingredients6 servingsBack to 6 servingsStep 1: Base recipe batter3 medium eggs0.25 cup milk or water . Preferable is carbonated water., lukewarm2 cup all-purpose flour, or 80% reg. flour and 20% semolina flour0.25 tsp nutmegSalt and pepperStep 2: Stacking the Spaetzle with cheese:Casserole dish or oven safe pan1 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into small pieces1.5 cup shredded Gruyère cheese, or Swiss if not available1 cup vegetable oil1 medium onion, preferable white, sliced thin or French Fried OnionsStepsClear checksTap an ingredient or step to check it off.1Step 1: Whisk the milk and eggs in a medium bowl.2Step 2: In a larger bowl, mix the flour, a dash of nutmeg, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of ground pepper.3Step 3: Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the egg mixture, then stir.4Step 4: Beat by hand with a wooden spoon until smooth. The dough must be firm but easily flowing.5Step 5: If the dough is too thin, add some flour.6Step 6: Cover and refrigerate the batter for at least 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours.7Step 7: Preheat the oven to 400F.8Step 8: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil.9Step 9: Prepare a large bowl of ice water.10Step 10: Hold a Spaetzle maker (or a colander with large holes) over the boiling water.11Step 11: Before putting the batter on the Spaetzle maker, pour some of the hot water over it.12Step 12: Add about 1/2 cup of the batter to the Spaetzle maker and press it into the simmering water with a spatula or spoon.13Step 13: Repeat until all the batter has been used.14Step 14: Cook the Spaetzle for 2 minutes longer until they swim on top, then remove with a slotted spoon.15Step 15: Transfer the Spaetzle to the ice water, swirling the dumplings until all of the ice melts.16Step 16: Drain, then transfer to a large bowl.17Step 17: Add 1 tablespoon of the oil and season lightly.18Step 18: Oil an oven-safe frying pan.19Step 19: Spread the Spaetzle in the dish and dot with some cut-up butter and grated hard cheese, alternately stacked.20Step 20: Bake at 400F for about 20 minutes, or until the Spaetzle is hot and the cheese is melted.21Step 21: Meanwhile, heat vegetable oil in a medium skillet.22Step 22: Slice the onion(s) very thin.23Step 23: Turn the onions in some white flour, seasoned with salt and pepper.24Step 24: Cook the onion slices over high heat until golden brown.25Step 25: Lay the fried onions over the Spaetzle, garnish with some chives or parsley, and serve.getsaucepan.com/r/f197418b-c6df-4193-ab4a-0041f2fe9eff · Original: https://angiesweb.com/kaesespaetzle/
