Description
Käsespätzle is a hearty and popular dish from German cuisine, featuring a delightful combination of spätzle and cheese that’s perfect for a healthy, protein-rich meal.
Ingredients
- Zwiebeln
- Butter
- Sahne
- Salt
- Pfeffer
- Muskatnuss
- Spätzle
- Emmentaler Käse, grated
- Optional: Röstzwiebeln and Schnittlauch
Instructions
- Peel the onions and cut them into small cubes.
- Heat the butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onion cubes and sauté until golden brown.
- Add the cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg, stirring until well combined.
- Mix in the spätzle and grated emmental cheese. Stir well to evenly distribute the cheese.
- Cover the pan with a lid and let the cheese melt over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Serve the Käsespätzle hot, garnished with optional fried onions and fresh chives for extra flavor.
Notes
To make Käsespätzle a healthier option, consider using lower-fat cream or reducing the amount of cheese. It also freezes well for meal prepping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Käsespätzle, German cuisine, comfort food, vegetarian dish, cheese and noodles