Spaetzle Casserole Recipe

Name: Spaetzle Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups spaetzle dumplings; 9 sliced mushrooms; 1 head garlic, peeled and cut up; 1 white onion, chopped to your liking; 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream; 3 cups of grated swiss cheese (reserve at least a cup of cheese for top); 1/2 cup milk; 3 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons flour; 1 (6 ounce) can French's French fried onions; salt; pepper; chili powder; hot sauce (optional); parmesan cheese, finely grated; olive oil

Servings: persons

3 cups spaetzle dumplings
9 sliced mushrooms
1 head garlic, peeled and cut up
1 white onion, chopped to your liking
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
3 cups of grated swiss cheese (reserve at least a cup of cheese for top)
1/2 cup milk
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 (6 ounce) can French's French fried onions
salt
pepper
chili powder
hot sauce (optional)
parmesan cheese, finely grated
olive oil

1
Pre heat oven to 375 Fernheit. Have a two quart casserole dish unsprayed with lid ready.
2
Cook Spaetzle according to package directions (I found that boiling them for about 22 minutes is perfect).
3
While that is cooking sautee pancetta in pan until just cooked. Then add onions and garlic with a table spoon of olive oil until onions are just starting to turn clear. Then add mushrooms and finish cooking to your liking. Feel free to season the veggies to your liking with salt and pepper as you add them.
4
Next combine in a large skillet or sauce pan the butter and flour to form a roux.
5
Then add heavy cream and let cook until nicely mixed together and starting to thicken. (About two minutes or so) then add regular milk as you would like to make sauce more creamy. Then start to slowly add one handful at a time combine swiss cheese into cream mixture. (You can add more cheese as you would like for flavor if amount above is not enough). Then add chili pepper and hot sauce to your tastes of you would like a more spicy flavor.
6
Once sauce is looking well blended and smooth add spaetzle and veggies and mix everything in really well. Then transfer mixture to casserole dish and top off with more swiss cheese or parmesaen and then sprinkle French fried Onions on top to your liking.
7
Then bake for 20 minutes at setting above. I recommend having a nice beer (maybe a Hefenwizen) with this dish.

1151

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups spaetzle dumplings, 9 sliced mushrooms, 1 head garlic, peeled and cut up, 1 white onion, chopped to your liking, and more.

Yes, Spaetzle Casserole falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spaetzle Casserole

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