Cheese Spaetzle with Onions

Summary

Ingredients

• 375 grams flour
• 200 ml water
• 2 egg (s)
• 1 pinch (s) salt
• 200 g cheese (Emmentaler or Gouda)
• 3 onion (s)
• 30 g butter

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Instructions

1. Finely grate the cheese and peel the onions. Cut the onions into fine rings.
2. Put the flour in a bowl and whisk the eggs. Add the eggs to the flour along with salt and water. Mix until a smooth batter forms.
3. Fill a large saucepan with salted water and bring to a boil over high heat. Working in portions, add the batter to the boiling water using a spaetzle slicer (if available) or by spreading the batter thinly on a wooden board and scraping it into the water in thin strips with a knife.
4. The spaetzle are ready when they float to the surface. Use a slotted spoon to lift them out and drain well.
5. Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F). Grease a baking dish.
6. Layer the spaetzle and cheese alternately in the baking dish, starting and ending with a layer of cheese. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until the cheese is melted and lightly golden.
7. While the spaetzle bakes, melt the butter in a pan over medium heat. Add the onion rings and fry for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown. Serve the onions with the cheese spaetzle.