Ingredients Spätzle Dough
1/4 cup (50 ml) Water ( might have to add more)2 Cup (250g) Flour3 Eggs1tsp (5g) SaltIngredients Fried Onions
1-2 Cups Vegetable Oil1/2 OnionIngredients Cheese Spaetzle
12-14 Oz (340- 400 g) Strong flavored Cheese (le Gruyere, Strong Cheddar,...)4 Slices of Bacon1/2 Onion1/4-1/2Cup Heavy CreamBroil for 5 minutes
Directions Spaetzle
Mix all dry ingredient togetherAdd liquid ingredientsKnead the dough for around 10-12 minutes, with a wooden spoon until the dough gets smooth and you can see some big bubbles.let the dough rest in a bowl covered with some plastic wrap for at least 30 min.Boil one big pot of salt waterUse your spaetzle tool and form the spaetzle. Pusher for short round Spaetzle, Board for long and thin Spaetzle -> check out the tutorial clip linked at the bottomBoil it for 3-5 minutes, drain them and put them asideDirections Fried Onions
Cut the onion into small slices, I recommend using a mandolinBoil the onions in salted water for 5 minutesDrain and dry them afterwardsFry the Onions in Vegetable oil for 5 minutes or until they are lightly brown.Put them on paper twol and let the access fat drip off.Directions Cheese Spaetzle
Cut the Bacon slices into small stripes and roast them for a few minutes before you add the 1/2 diced onion to the pan ( I recommend using a cast iron pan)After the Onions are soft and the bacon is almost crispy you are going to add some butter and the spaetzle. Saute it for a few minutes until the access water is gone.Slowly add the Cheese in several batches. As oosn as the first batch is melted add the heavy cream to the speatzle. As soon as it is incorporated nicely add the left over cheese.Stir frequently until everything i smelted and nicely combined.Depending on the cheese you used, you might have to season the Spaetzle as well ( salt, Peper, Nutmeg...) whatever you likePut the pan into the broiler for 5 minutes until golden brownTopp it off with the crispy onionsEnjoy your homemade Spaetzle
Video tutorial for the Spaetzle making process: Spaetzle Making Tutorial