Name: Käsespätzle (Austrian style Mac & Cheese)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp butter; 1 large brown onion, thinly sliced; Pinch of salt; 1/2 tbsp brown sugar; 250g plain flour; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp nutmeg, grated; 2 eggs, beaten; 2/3 cup sparkling water; 1 tbsp butter; 1 cup grated cheese (Emmentaler or Gruyere); 2 tsp thyme, chopped; 1 tbsp chives, chopped; Salt & pepper, to taste

German

Vegetarian

Bowl

Whisk

Wooden spoon

Colander

Slotted Spoon

Heat oil and butter in an ovenproof saute pan on medium heat. Add in sliced onion, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add in brown sugar and pinch of salt and continue to cook for another 10 minutes or until soft and caramelised. Set caramelized onions aside in a bowl and reserve the pan for later.

In large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, salt and nutmeg. Form a well in the centre of bowl and add beaten eggs and sparkling water. Mix vigorously with a wooden spoon for 2 minutes, until the dough comes together and small air bubbles begin to form on the surface. Alternatively, you can use a stand mixer with a dough hook attached.

Bring a large pot of water to boil. Place a colander above the pot and pour in dough. Using a wooden spoon, slide dough back and forth to force dough through the holes so little pieces drop down into the boiling water.

When späetzle pieces float to the surface, fish out with slotted spoon and transfer to another colander inside a bowl to drain. Repeat until all dough is used, shaking off any excess water.

Preheat oven to 205˚C (400˚F). In an ovenproof saute pan, melt butter. Add in cooked spätzle and sauté for 2 minutes, until lightly browned. Remove from heat, then top with grated cheese and place inside oven to bake for 10 minutes.

Serve immediately topped with caramelized onions, herbs and salt and pepper to taste.

Käsespätzle (Austrian style Mac & Cheese)

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