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Austrian Käse-spätzle

Austrian Käse-spätzle prepared dish

Austrian käse-spätzle is a comforting dish made with homemade egg noodles, sautéed onions, and a generous amount of cheese. This hearty meal is perfect for a cozy dinner and is sure to satisfy cheese lovers.

This recipe is dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 20 min prep and 30 min cook.

Prep: 20 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 50 min · Serves: 4

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include butter, milk, eggs, salt.
  • Follow all 8 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp butter (divided)
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp chives (chopped)
  • 1 medium onion (sliced)
  • 2 cups gruyère cheese (shredded)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, eggs, milk, and salt to form a smooth batter.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium heat.
  3. Using a spaetzle maker or a colander, press the batter into the boiling water and cook until the spaetzle float to the surface, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Remove the cooked spaetzle with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  5. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat and sauté the sliced onion until golden brown.
  6. Add the cooked spaetzle to the skillet with the onions and stir to combine.
  7. Sprinkle the shredded gruyère cheese over the spaetzle and stir until the cheese is melted and the mixture is well combined.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with chopped chives and the remaining butter.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 490
  • Protein: 20 g
  • Fat: 22 g
  • Carbohydrates: 54 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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