German cuisine · Dough, Pasta & Rice

Cheese Spätzle

Spätzle with melted mountain cheese and crispy onions.

Ingredients · for 4 servings

• 500 g spätzle
• 200 g mountain cheese
• 100 g Emmental
• 2 onions
• Butter
• Chives

Instructions

1. Cut the onions into thin rings and roast slowly in butter over medium heat for 10–12 min until golden brown and crispy; season with salt.
2. Cook the spätzle in plenty of salt water until al dente (or warm ready-made ones) and drain.
3. Grate the mountain cheese and Emmental coarsely and mix.
4. Layer the spätzle and cheese alternately in a warm pan or dish and let melt at gentle heat until strings pull.
5. Sprinkle with the roasted onions and chopped chives.
6. Serve right away – with a small green salad on the side.