World Flavors Cookbook

Kässpätzle (Cheese Spätzle)

The comfort food of Swabia — soft egg noodles layered with mountain cheese and topped with crispy caramelized onions. Often called the German answer to macaroni and cheese.

Cuisine: Germany

Ingredients

• 500g flour
• 5 eggs
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 1 tsp salt
• 200g Bergkäse or Emmental cheese, grated
• 2 large onions, thinly sliced and fried until crispy

Instructions

1. Mix flour, eggs, salt, and water into a tough batter. Beat with a spoon until air bubbles form.
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Use a Spätzle press or a knife to scrape small pieces of batter into the water.
3. Boil until the noodles float to the surface (about 2 minutes). Remove with a slotted spoon.
4. In a baking dish, layer hot noodles with grated cheese.
5. Bake briefly until cheese is melted. Top with a mountain of crispy onions.