Käsespätzle
Soft egg noodles layered with nutty cheese and sweet crispy onions, the German answer to mac and cheese.
- Time45 mins
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.76 a head
- Oven180°C (160°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Whisk the flour, eggs, milk, salt and nutmeg to a thick, sticky batter. Rest for 10 minutes.
10 min - 2
Heat the oil and half the butter in a frying pan. Cook the onions over a medium heat for 20 minutes, stirring now and then, until deep golden and sweet.
20 min - 3
Bring a large pan of salted water to a gentle boil. Press the batter through a colander or spaetzle press into the water in batches.
- 4
Cook each batch for 2 minutes until the spaetzle float. Scoop out with a slotted spoon.
- 5
Heat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Layer the spaetzle and cheese in a buttered dish, finishing with cheese. Bake for 10 minutes until melted.
10 min - 6
Top with the onions and chives and serve hot.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.