Schwäbische Käsespätzle (Swabian Alpine Cheese Egg Noodles with Crispy Caramelized Onions) – Authentic Germany Recipe
Black Forest and Swabian tavern favorite tossing hot egg noodles with stretchy cheese and sweet crispy onions.
- Country of Origin
- 🇩🇪 Germany (Central Europe, Europe)
- Dietary Profile
- vegetarian
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Tender egg spätzle noodles, Melted Emmental and Bergkäse cheeses, Mountains of crispy browned onions, Fresh chives, Butter
Ingredients for Schwäbische Käsespätzle (Swabian Alpine Cheese Egg Noodles with Crispy Caramelized Onions) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) tender egg spätzle noodles, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups melted Emmental and Bergkäse cheeses, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup mountains of crispy browned onions
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with fresh chives
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Germany 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 noodles and melted Emmental and Bergkäse cheeses 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 browned onions and serve straight from the skillet.