KÄSESPÄTZLE

This cheesy German noodle casserole is quite possibly the best dish I’ve ever made! Käsespätzle is hands down my favorite German dish of all time. I know that’s a strong statement, but it’s true. I’m half German and I just adore German food!

(1) Melt 4 Tbsp butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped onions and stir well. Turn heat to low and stir periodically while you prepare the spätzle dough. For best results, put the onions on super low hours before you want to eat.

(2) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9×13 casserole dish lightly with a bit of butter.

(3) In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Grate about 1/8 tsp nutmeg over the bowl and whisk in.

(4) Use a wooden spoon to stir beaten eggs and milk into flour mixture until dough is smooth.

(5) Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Grease a spätzle maker (see note under ingredients) and set over pot of boiling water. Spoon half of spätzle dough into the spätzle maker and push the square piece back and forth, allowing dough to fall into the pot. Set spätzle maker aside. Cook for 2 minutes or until spätzle floats to top. ..................................................................................................................................................................

(6) Remove with slotted spoon and toss directly in prepared 9×13 dish.

(7) Add half of caramelized onions directly over spätzle. Sprinkle half of cheese (combine the two) on top of onions. ..................................................................................................................................................................

(8) Repeat process with remaining dough, onions, and cheese. ..................................................................................................................................................................

(9) Pop in 350 degree oven for about 10 minutes. Top with chopped parsley.