Swabian Kaesespaetzle

per Person:

100 g flour (+ an extra 100 g)
1 egg
3+ T water
salt

80-100 g cheese (Emmentaler, Gruyere, etc.)
creme
pinch of salt
browned onions (optional topping)

For Example-4 people
400 g flour + 100 g
4 eggs
12+ T water
350-400 g cheese

1. Mix flour, eggs, water and salt until it's smooth without clumps and has bubbles.

2. Boil salt water in a big pot.

3. Add a cup of dough into the spaetzle-hex and turn the handle, making sure the dough makes it directly into the boiling water!

4. When the spaetzle floats to the top, remove it with a straining spoon and place in bowl.

5. Preheat the oven to 180-200 degrees celcius.

6. Mix the cheese, creme and salt. Then mix in the spaetzle.

7. Butter a cassarole dish and add the mixture.

8. Sprinkle with extra cheese and browned onions.

9. Bake until the cheese is completely melted. Serve hot!

Great with a mixed salad and German beer! Enjoy!

-Debbie