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Cheesy spätzle served with Jagerschnitzel.

German Kasespatzle with Caramelized Onion and Bacon

Carne Diem Culinary
Kasespatzle is a Swabian dish consisting of al dente German egg noodles baked with caramelized onions and melted cheese. It makes for the perfect side dish for German food or your Oktoberfest celebration.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Side Dish
Cuisine European, German
Servings 6
Calories 458 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 12 Ounces Dried Spätzle
  • 1 Sweet Yellow Onion thinly sliced
  • 2 Garlic Cloves Minced
  • 5 Slices Bacon
  • 6 Ounces Emmental Cheese
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons Butter

Instructions
 

  • Fry the bacon. Reserve the grease. Chop the bacon
  • Cook the sliced onion in the bacon grease until browned and caramelized. Add the garlic and cook 1 additional minute.
  • Bring pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the dried spätzle to al dente then drain and toss with the the butter and the bacon bits.
  • Layer the ½ spätzle on the bottom of a greased 8-10 or 9-13 casserole dish.
  • Top with ⅓ of the fried onion, then top with ½ of the cheese. Repeat the layers then finish with the remaining ⅓ of the fried onions.
  • Bake the kasespatzle at 300 degrees for 15-20 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
  • Taste and season with additional salt, pepper, and/or nutmeg to taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 458kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 19gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 96mgSodium: 317mgPotassium: 267mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 395IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 287mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Bacon, cheese, Onion, Spatzle
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