Käse-Spätzli mit Spinat
Käse-Spätzli mit Spinat is a comforting Swiss dish featuring tender Spätzli (egg noodles) tossed with wilted spinach and a generous amount of cheese. It's a hearty and flavorful vegetarian meal, often enhanced with crispy fried onions.
🧂 Ingredients
- 500 g Spätzli dough(fresh or homemade)
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 2 cloves Garlic(minced)
- 250 g Spinach(fresh baby spinach)
- 100 ml Heavy cream
- 150 g Grated cheese(Gruyère or Emmental, or a mix)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
- 50 g Fried onions(for garnish)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Cook the Spätzli according to package directions or your preferred method. Drain well.
- 2
In a large pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 3
Add the fresh spinach to the pan and cook, stirring, until it wilts, about 3-4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- 4
Add the cooked Spätzli to the pan with the spinach. Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine.
- 5
Stir in the grated cheese and cook until melted and the sauce is creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 6
Serve the Käse-Spätzli immediately, garnished with fried onions.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓For a richer flavor, use a mix of Gruyère and Emmental cheese.
- ✓If using homemade Spätzli dough, ensure it's well-rested before cooking.
- ✓Don't overcook the Spätzli, they should be al dente.
✨ Twist Ideas
Inspiration for your own version of this recipe
- Add crispy bacon bits for a non-vegetarian version.
- Incorporate sautéed mushrooms for added depth of flavor.
- A dollop of sour cream or crème fraîche can be added for extra creaminess.