Description
Authentic German Cheese Spätzle from Scratch with Bacon and crispy Onions is a delicious and hearty dish that combines homemade spätzle, rich cheese, crispy bacon, and fried onions for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup (50 ml) Water (might have to add more)
- 2 Cup (250g) Flour
- 3 Eggs
- 1 tsp (5g) Salt
- 1–2 Cups Vegetable Oil (for frying onions)
- 1/2 Onion (for frying)
- 12–14 Oz (340–400 g) Strong flavored Cheese (like Gruyere or Strong Cheddar)
- 4 Slices of Bacon
- 1/2 Onion (diced)
- 1/4–1/2 Cup Heavy Cream
Instructions
- Mix all dry ingredients together.
- Add liquid ingredients and knead the dough for around 10-12 minutes with a wooden spoon until smooth and bubbly.
- Let the dough rest in a bowl covered with plastic wrap for at least 30 minutes.
- Boil a large pot of salted water.
- Use your spätzle tool to form the spätzle and boil for 3-5 minutes, then drain and set aside.
- Cut the onion into small slices and boil in salted water for 5 minutes, then drain and dry.
- Fry the onions in vegetable oil for 5 minutes or until lightly brown, then place on paper towels to drain excess fat.
- Cut the bacon into small strips and roast in a cast iron pan, then add the diced onion and sauté until soft.
- Add butter and the spätzle to the pan, sauté until excess water is gone.
- Slowly add cheese in batches, then add heavy cream once the first batch is melted.
- Stir frequently until everything is melted and combined, seasoning as desired.
- Broil for 5 minutes until golden brown and top with crispy onions.
- Enjoy your homemade Spätzle!
Notes
- Adjust the amount of water in the dough as needed.
- Use a mandolin for even onion slices.
- Season the spätzle to taste with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling and frying
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: German Cheese Spätzle, Homemade Spätzle, Cheese Spaetzle, Authentic German Recipe