Pinzgauer Kasnocken (Salzburg Cast-Iron Melted Alpine Cheese Spätzle & Crispy Onions) – Authentic Austria Recipe
Served bubbling in a cast-iron pan across Salzburg: stretchy Alpine cheese noodles topped with crunchy onions.
- Country of Origin
- 🇦🇹 Austria (Central Europe, Europe)
- Dietary Profile
- vegetarian
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Tender egg spätzle dumplings, Aged Alpine Gruyère/Bergkäse cheese, Mountains of crispy golden onions, Fresh chives, Butter
Ingredients for Pinzgauer Kasnocken (Salzburg Cast-Iron Melted Alpine Cheese Spätzle & Crispy Onions) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) tender egg spätzle dumplings, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups aged Alpine Gruyère/Bergkäse cheese, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup mountains of crispy golden onions
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with fresh chives
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Austria seasoning (butter, nutmeg, cracked black pepper)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and fresh chives for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add tender egg spätzle dumplings and aged Alpine Gruyère/Bergkäse cheese along with butter, nutmeg, cracked black pepper, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
- Garnish with mountains of crispy golden onions and serve straight from the skillet.