Kaesespaetzle (Homemade Spaetzle Noodles With Cheese and Caramel

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 0
Kaesespaetzle (Homemade Spaetzle Noodles With Cheese and Caramel)
in Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

400 g flour
150 ml milk ( luke warm )
4 eggs ( large )
1/2 teaspoon salt
300 g aromatic cheese , grated ( Alpine , Emmental , Swiss , Sharp Cheddar , Gruyere )
3 red onions ( cut in halves and then chopped in medium thin half rings )
1 tablespoon butter ( or 1 TB resolidified butter )
pepper
chives ( chopped )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
730
Sugar
4g
Fat
40g
Kaesespaetzle is a traditional German dish that is similar to macaroni and cheese. It features homemade spaetzle noodles that are smothered in aromatic cheese and caramelised onions. It is a hearty and filling dish that is typically enjoyed during the colder months of the year. The dish originated from the region of Swabia in Germany and is now popular across the country.

Instructions

1.In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil.
2.In a large mixing bowl, whisk flour, eggs and lukewarm milk until batter becomes smooth and silky.
3.Add salt to the batter and let it rest for 5 mins.
4.Add portions of batter through a spaetzle press into boiling water. They become noodles when they float. Fish them out when they float and keep them on a plate.
5.Melt butter in a frying pan. Add onions and caramelise them for 5-6 minutes on medium heat.
6.Mix in spaetzle noodles and grated aromatic cheese. Cook for 5 more mins.
7.Season with pepper to taste.
8.Serve hot, garnished with chives.

PROS

Kaesespaetzle is a warm, filling and satisfying dish that is great for family dinners or entertaining guests.
The noodles are homemade which gives it a unique touch.
It’s relatively easy to make, with only a few ingredients required for the recipe.

CONS

Kaesespaetzle is a calorie-dense dish due to its high-fat content.
It has a long preparation and cook time, which may not be ideal for busy weeknight meals.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Kaesespaetzle is generally not considered to be a healthy dish, it does contain cheese, which is a good source of calcium and protein. However, it should be enjoyed in moderation due to its high-calorie count.

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