The Pioneer Woman Tasty Kitchen
Advanced
Profile Photo

Spaetzle with Gruyère Cheese & Caramelized Onion

by on November 2, 2010 in Main Courses, Pasta November 2, 2010 Main CoursesPasta
See post on Global Table Adventure’s site!
5.00 Mitt(s) 1 Rating(s)1 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 5

Prep:

Cook:

Level: Intermediate

System:

2
x

Print Options

Page size Letter 3x5 4x6
Text Size Small Medium Large
Content Include description
Include prep time, etc.
Show image

Description

I run across all sorts of recipes as I cook my way around the world (I’m literally making one meal for every country in the world). Generally, I look for easy, interesting dishes. You can bet I was thrilled to find Austria’s answer to Mac and Cheese. This is pure comfort food goodness and, as a bonus, it is vegetarian! One taste of the rich Gruyère cheese and sweet onion, and you’ll want to move to Austria.

Ingredients

  • FOR THE PASTA:
  • 2 whole Eggs
  • ½ cups Milk
  • ½ teaspoons Salt
  • ½ teaspoons Pepper
  • 1-½ cup Flour
  • _____
  • FOR THE CASSEROLE:
  • 1 Tablespoon Butter
  • 1 whole Onion, Sliced Thinly
  • 1 cup Shredded Gruyere Cheese, Or More, To Taste

Preparation

1. In a large bowl, combine eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Add flour a 1/2 cup at a time until it’s all combined. Stir with a wooden spoon until smooth. Let rest 10-20 minutes. The dough should be like pancake batter.

2. Meanwhile, saute onion in butter until golden. Set aside. Bring a large pot of water to boil.

3. Preheat oven to 350F. Drop spaetzle through the holes of a sieve (see techniques by clicking on the Related Blog Post) into simmering water. Cook until they float.

4. Remove the spaetzle from the water with a strainer or slotted spoon. Place in a buttered casserole or oven-safe pan.

5. Sprinkle the top of the casserole with grated cheese and caramelized onion. Bake for 15-20 minutes. Serve hot.

One Comment

Leave a Comment

You must be logged in to post a comment.

Profile photo of Twinks

Twinks on 11.3.2010

I can hardly wait to try this! I love spaetzle!

One Review

Write a Review

You must be logged in to post a review.

Profile photo of Dawn-Renée

Dawn-Renée on 1.2.2011

Delicious. Spaetzle has always been something I adore in German restaurants, but I never really tried to figure out how to make it on my own. This was so easy and so delicious. I used a colander and after forcing some batter through it, I placed it on top of the batter bowl and I was able to keep splatters to a minimum. I am at altitude…not sure if that made a difference, but I did have to add a titch more milk in order to get the batter thin enough to drip through the colander. I added mushrooms and used Emmentaler cheese instead because that’s what I had on hand. This won’t be the last time I make spaetzle! Thank you!!

Welcome! Join Our Our Happy Cooking Community!
Submit A Recipe! And Save the World

Food Gifts

Our members have the best ideas for food gifts. Like this one!

View Recipe

Slow Cooker Season!

Put that slow cooker to work and rest easy knowing you have a warm meal waiting for you at the end of the day!

View Recipe

Related Recipes

Garlic Shrimp Scampi with Angel Hair Pasta
Profile Photo by Blondelish.com in Main Courses
This shrimp scampi with angel hair pasta is a delicious dinner...
5.00 Mitt(s) 1 Rating(s)1 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 5

Prep: Cook:

Serves: 4 Level: Easy

Mango Tilapia
Profile Photo by Shavanna in Main Courses
This is an easy, tasty and healthy recipe for a pan-seared...
0.00 Mitt(s) 0 Rating(s)0 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 5

Prep: Cook:

Serves: 4 Level: Easy

Sage Garlic Lamb with Feta Yogurt Sauce
Profile Photo by Molly Mulligan in Main Courses
Using few ingredients, this recipe for ground lamb is so tasty!...
0.00 Mitt(s) 0 Rating(s)0 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 5

Prep: Cook:

Serves: 4 Level: Easy

Cabbage Rolls
Profile Photo by Beth Pierce in Main Courses
These delicious traditional stuffed Cabbage Rolls are made with ground sausage...
0.00 Mitt(s) 0 Rating(s)0 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 5

Prep: Cook:

Serves: 12 Level: Easy

Dorito Casserole
Profile Photo by Krystle in Main Courses
Flavorful ground beef, and melty cheese in a crunchy doritos crust....
5.00 Mitt(s) 2 Rating(s)2 votes, average: 5.00 out of 52 votes, average: 5.00 out of 52 votes, average: 5.00 out of 52 votes, average: 5.00 out of 52 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5

Prep: Cook:

Serves: 8 Level: Easy