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Käsespätzle — German Mac and Cheese

Name: Käsespätzle — German Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 1 batch fresh Spätzle (see recipe); 2 cups shredded Emmentaler cheese; 1 cup shredded Gruyère; 2 onions, thinly sliced; 2 tbsp butter; salt and pepper

By RecipesQueen Kitchen • June 11, 2026

Prep: 20 min

Cook: 30 min

Servings: 4

Difficulty: Medium

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Germany's answer to mac and cheese — layers of soft Spätzle noodles with melted Emmentaler and Gruyère, topped with crispy fried onions.

Ingredients

1 batch fresh Spätzle (see recipe)
2 cups shredded Emmentaler cheese
1 cup shredded Gruyère
2 onions, thinly sliced
2 tbsp butter
salt and pepper

Instructions

1
Fry sliced onions in butter over medium heat until deeply golden and crispy, about 15 minutes.
2
In a baking dish, layer Spätzle and cheese, ending with cheese on top.
3
Bake at 200°C for 15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
4
Top with crispy fried onions and serve immediately.