Cheese Spatzle Recipe

Name: Cheese Spatzle
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Spatzle; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 6 eggs; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 cup water; Cheese Sauce; 4 tablespoons butter; 1 shallot minced; 4 tablespoons flour; 1 garlic clove crushed; 4 cups milk warmed; 8 ounces gruyere cheese shredded; 6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded; 4 ounces cream cheese; 1 teaspoon dried mustard; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; salt and pepper to taste

Servings: persons

Spatzle
3 cups all-purpose flour
6 eggs
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup water
Cheese Sauce
4 tablespoons butter
1 shallot minced
4 tablespoons flour
1 garlic clove crushed
4 cups milk warmed
8 ounces gruyere cheese shredded
6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded
4 ounces cream cheese
1 teaspoon dried mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
salt and pepper to taste

1
Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil over high heat.
2
Meanwhile combine all the spatzle ingredients in a bowl and mix until a sticky loose dough is formed.
3
Working in 3 to 4 batches, spoon the dough into a potato ricer. Squeeze the dough into the boiling water. Once the spatzle float to the top, drain and remove them with a slotted spoon and transfer to a serving bowl. I often add a dab of butter to prevent the spatzle from sticking. The potato ricer must have wholes only on the bottom not the sides which will cause the dough to stick together.
4
In a 4 quart saucepan, cook the butter and shallots over medium heat for 2 minutes until foaming and fragrant. Whisk in the garlic and flour and cook another 1 minute.
5
Add the milk, stirring until the sauce thickens.
6
Once thickened add the gruyere and cheddar cheese in three batches, stirring continuously until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth. Add the cream cheese and do the same.
7
Whisk in the mustard powder and nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper to taste
8
Combine the spatzle and cheese sauce. Serve immediately.

1380

kcal

Calories

Fat

104

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Spatzle, 3 cups all-purpose flour, 6 eggs, 2 teaspoons salt, and more.

Yes, Cheese Spatzle falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cheese Spatzle

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