Käsespätzle

Traditional German homemade egg noodles simmered in a deliciously decadent
cheese sauce.

Servings: 6

Author:

Cook Time:
15 minutes

Total Time:
15 minutes

🧂 Ingredients

1 batch homemade Spaetzle
2 tablespoons butter

unsalted
1 medium sweet onion

diced
8 ounces Swiss cheese

https://cheerfulcook.com/spaetzle/grated, ideally Emmental cheese, Gruyere is a good option, too
1 ½ cups heavy cream
2 tablespoons parsley

1 Make one batch of homemade German Spaetzle [https://cheerfulcook.com/spaetzle/].
2 Heat butter in a large cast iron-skillet and sauté onions until tender and
transluscent. About 5 minutes.
3 Add heavy cream and bring to a boil; reduce heat and stir in the cheese.
Continue to whisk until the cheese has melted, add parsley, and fold in cooked
spaetzle. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
4 OPTIONAL – For a crispy curst, place the cast iron skillet for 2-3 minutes under
the broiler.