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German Käsespätzle with Fried Onions, serve on a white plate
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German Käsespätzle with Fried Onions

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German Käsespätzle with melted cheese and fried onions for a balanced plant-forward comfort meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: German
Calories: 458
Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 eggs
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 1 large onion thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

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Cooking Instructions
 

  1. In a bowl, mix flour, eggs, milk, and salt to form a soft batter.
  2. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
  3. Press batter through a spätzle maker or colander into boiling water.
  4. Cook until spätzle float to the surface.
  5. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  6. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  7. Add sliced onions and cook until golden and caramelized.
  8. Add cooked spätzle to the pan.
  9. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the spätzle.
  10. Stir gently until cheese melts.
  11. Season with black pepper.
  12. Top with fried onions and garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 458kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 19gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 325mgPotassium: 263mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 588IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 220mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Batter should be soft and slightly sticky.
Cook spätzle in batches to avoid overcrowding.
Serve immediately while cheese is melted.

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