Käsespätzle (German Cheese Spaetzle)

Käsespätzle (German Cheese Spaetzle)

Delicious homemade Spätzle are baked with oozing cheese and topped with caramelized onions.  It's a favorite from Swabia, Germany!

Ingredients

  • batch homemade german spätzle
    1
  • butter
    6 tbsp
  • onions)

    , chopped (the more caramelized onions the better so i go with at least 3!

    2 large
  • salt
    ½ tsp
  • sugar
    ½ tsp
  • shredded emmentaler or jarlsberg)

    swiss-like from norway, mild

    12 oz
  • salt

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Butter a 9x13 (or a little smaller) casserole dish.

  2. 2

    To make the caramelized onions: Melt the butter in a medium-sized heavy stock pot or Dutch oven. Add the onions and stir occasionally for 20-30 minutes until deeply caramelized.  Halfway into it sprinkle with a little salt and sugar to help with the caramelizing. Get the onions nice and brown.

  3. 3

    Layer 1/3 of the Spätzle in the bottom of the dish followed by 1/3 of the cheese and 1/3 of the caramelized onions. Repeat, sprinkling each layer with some salt, ending with cheese and onions on top.

  4. 4

    Bake for 10 minutes or longer until the cheese is melted and the edges are just beginning to get a little crispy.Serve immediately. This makes great leftovers!

Käsespätzle (German Cheese Spaetzle)

Käsespätzle (German Cheese Spaetzle)

421 cal

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About this Recipe

Craving a taste of authentic German comfort food? Our Käsespätzle recipe brings the heartwarming flavors of Swabia right to your kitchen, transforming simple ingredients into a rich, satisfying main course that’s perfect for any occasion.

This dish shines by combining tender homemade Spätzle with a generous layering of expertly caramelized onions and a blend of oozing, melty cheese. It's the contrast of sweet, savory, and rich textures that elevates this German classic far beyond a simple noodle dish, making it a truly special culinary experience.

Imagine soft, slightly chewy Spätzle noodles, lovingly enveloped in a blanket of savory, stretchy cheese. Each forkful delivers a burst of flavor, balanced by the deep, almost jammy sweetness of slow-cooked onions. This is a hearty, fulfilling meal with a remarkable depth of flavor, perfect for a cozy evening, with a richness that lingers delightfully on the palate.

While Emmentaler or Jarlsberg provide a classic, mild, nutty base for your Käsespätzle, don't hesitate to elevate the flavor. Adding some Gruyere will introduce a deeper, more complex savory note that aficionados will appreciate. For the caramelized onions, remember the recipe's advice: "the more caramelized onions the better so i go with at least 3!"—you can always increase the quantity for an even richer topping.

Serve this Käsespätzle as a stand-alone main course, perhaps alongside a crisp green salad to cut through its richness. It’s the ultimate comfort food, ideal for family dinners or a comforting weekend treat, bringing a delicious piece of German culinary tradition to your table.

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