Name: Cheese Spaetzle with Ham - Käsespätzle mit Schinken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 pound spaetzle; 8 oz. shredded Bergkäse (alternative Cheese of your liking); 8 oz. ham; 2 large onions; 2 tbsp. butter; Salt & pepper

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This kaese spaetzle recipe incorporates golden fried onions and ham with makes this dish a hearty choice for cold winter days.

If you would like to make spaetzle from scratch you can find the recipe here: Authentic Swabian Spaetzle. It is way easier than you think!

How is this dish called in German?

The Swabian spaetzle dish is called "Käsespätzle mit Schinken".

How to pronounce "Käsespätzle"?

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Authentic German Cheese Spätzle with Ham Recipe

Cheese Spaetzle with Ham - Käsespätzle mit Schinken

Angela Schofield

5 from 2 votes

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Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Total Time 40 mins

Course German Recipes

Cuisine German

Servings portions

Calories 583 kcal

Ingredients

1 pound spaetzle
8 oz. shredded Bergkäse alternative Cheese of your liking
8 oz. ham
2 large onions
2 tbsp. butter
Salt & pepper

Instructions

Prepare the Swabian spaetzle according recipe or package instructions.
Peel the onions, slice finely and fry golden brown in butter.
In the meantime, cube the ham.
Layer spaetzle, ham cubes, fried onions and cheese in a greased casserole pan.
Season each layer of spätzle with salt and pepper.
Bake in a 400 F pre-heated oven for about 20-25 min. or until the top is golden brown.

Notes

Serve with a side salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gramsCalories: 583kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 29gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 137mgSodium: 734mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3g

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How to Serve Cheese Spaetzle with Ham Casserole?

Serve with a side salad or with a creamy German dill cucumber salad.

Tip

This recipe makes perfect use of left over ham.