Cheese Spaetzle
Cheese spaetzle is cheesy goodness. Super quick skillet version with Gruyere/Swiss cheese and caramelized onions.
This recipe brings back good memories of my childhood. Eating out a German restaurant with my family. With this spaetzle recipe you won’t need to leave a tip, but you will need to do the dishes.
Gruyere cheese is my go-to favorite cheese for this recipe. If you can’t find gruyere use beer cheese or Swiss cheese. Gruyere is used in fondue or on a croque monsieur sandwich. That classic French grilled cheese sandwich that is a staple of Parisian bistros everywhere. So, eating spaetzle will make you feel like you are traveling the world.
Caramelized onions add the finishing touch. Slowly cooked until golden and sweet, they balance the richness of the cheese with depth and subtle sweetness. A sprinkle of fresh herbs, such as chives or parsley, brightens the dish and adds a pop of color just before serving.
One of my favorite parts of this recipe is it’s a one pan recipe. If you are using an oven safe skillet you can put the skillet in the oven to melt the cheese. Otherwise, just cover the skillet with a lid on the stovetop to melt the cheese.
Whether you’re exploring German-inspired cooking or simply craving something warm and cheesy, Cheese Spaetzle delivers pure comfort in every bite. It’s a timeless recipe that proves simple ingredients can create unforgettable flavor.
Don’t forget the garnish!
Cheese Spaetzle is a perfect side dish to bratwurst and zucchini carrot salad.
Cheese Spaetzle
Ingredients
- 7 oz cooked spaetzle
- 1 onion
- 2 tbsp butter
- salt and pepper-to taste
- 1/2 cup cheese-grated
- chives-chopped
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to boil. Add dried spaetzle and boil for 12 to 14 minutes, stirring frequently.
- While spaetzle is boiling cut onion into slices.
- Add 1 T. butter to skillet and heat on medium, fry onions until crispy. Remove onion from skillet and set aside.
- Add rest of butter to skillet and melt. Add drained noodles to the pan and fry for a couple of minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper. Spread the crispy onions over the noodles in the pan. Sprinkle the grated cheese over the noodles.
- Cover the skillet and cook on low heat to melt the cheese. Check after a couple of minutes. You can also put the skillet in the oven to melt the .
- Garnish with parsley or chives. Serve hot.