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A beloved comfort food from Southern Germany, Käsespätzle features soft, chewy egg noodles (Spätzle) layered with savory melted Alpine cheeses and crowned with crispy, golden-brown fried onions. This hearty and satisfying dish is perfect for a cozy meal, traditionally served with a simple green salad.
Prepare the Crispy Onions (Röstzwiebeln)
Make the Spätzle Batter
Cook the Spätzle
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A beloved comfort food from Southern Germany, Käsespätzle features soft, chewy egg noodles (Spätzle) layered with savory melted Alpine cheeses and crowned with crispy, golden-brown fried onions. This hearty and satisfying dish is perfect for a cozy meal, traditionally served with a simple green salad.
This german recipe takes 55 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 821.4 calories per serving with 37.92g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
Assemble the Käsespätzle
Melt and Serve
Experiment with other melting cheeses from the Alpine region like Appenzeller or Raclette for different flavor nuances.
Add crispy bacon lardons or sautéed mushrooms when layering the dish for extra savory depth.
Mix 1 tablespoon of finely chopped fresh parsley into the spätzle batter for a fresh, herby flavor.
With eggs and two types of cheese, this dish provides a substantial amount of high-quality protein, crucial for muscle maintenance and repair.
Gruyère and Emmental cheeses are excellent sources of calcium, a mineral essential for maintaining strong bones and teeth.
The complex carbohydrates from the flour in the spätzle provide a lasting source of energy, making this a very filling and satisfying meal.
Käsespätzle is a traditional German dish, especially popular in the regions of Swabia, Bavaria, and Austria. It consists of soft egg noodles called Spätzle, layered with grated cheese (typically Emmental and Gruyère) and topped with crispy fried onions.
Yes! You can press the batter through a colander or a cheese grater with large holes. Alternatively, you can spread the batter on a cutting board and scrape thin strips into the boiling water with a knife or bench scraper.
Käsespätzle is a rich, high-calorie comfort food, best enjoyed in moderation. It is high in carbohydrates, protein, and fat. Serving it with a side salad can help balance the meal.
A typical serving of this recipe contains approximately 700-800 calories, primarily from the flour, cheese, and butter.
It's traditionally served with a simple green salad with a light vinaigrette to balance the richness. It can also be served alongside roasted meats like Schweinshaxe (pork knuckle) or sausages.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet over medium-low heat, adding a splash of milk or water to restore creaminess. You can also reheat it in the oven.