Cheddar And Onion Spaetzle Food

CHEESY SPAETZLE WITH FRIED ONIONS & CHIVES

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, nutmeg, a few turns of pepper and salt. In a separate bowl, combine the eggs and milk. Stir the egg mixture into the dry mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Working in batches, use a rubber spatula to press the batter through a large slotted spoon or spätzle maker and boil for 2 to 3 minutes, until the spätzle float to the top. If you find the batter is too thick to press through the slotted spoon, hold the slotted spoon closer to the surface of the boiling water so that the steam softens it a bit. Transfer the spätzle to a strainer, toss in a bit of olive oil so they don't all stick together, and set aside while you make the sauce.
• Transfer the spaetzle directly into the cheese sauce. Top with more chives and crispy fried onions and loads of black pepper and serve. Enjoy!
• To make the sauce: melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Cook onion with a pinch of salt until soft and translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add a few turns of black pepper and the paprika. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Add milk a third at a time, stirring continuously and allow to thicken after each addition. Add cheese and stir until melted. Add chives and stir. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.

CHEDDAR AND ONION SPAETZLE

Steps:

• For Thea's method (dumpling type) follow this link https://www.justapinch.com/recipe/thea-pappalardo/spaetzle/other-side-dish?k=Thea%27s+SPAETZLE+OTHER+SIDE+DISH&p=2&o=r FOR THE NOODLE VERSION: Put flour in a bowl and add eggs and a pinch of salt to it.
• Using a wooden spoon mix the ingredients until it forms a smooth paste. Add the luke warm water a little at a time until the consitancy is correct. (you may not use all the water) also you may need to add more flour if you add a bit too much water.
• Let the dough sit for about 30 to 40 minutes.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add some salt. Place your spaetzle press over the pan of boiling water and fill with dough. Press the handle and continue to press until all dough is used. Cut dough from bottom of press using a knife.
• Cook spaetzle until it all floats to top of pan. Remove from water using a slatted spoon to drain all water from them. Place them in a bowl and add a touch of butter to coat and keep from sticking.
• Now continue with steps four and five until all dough has been cooked.
• Once all dough is cooked take a large skillet and put enough butter in it to cook the spaetzle in. Add chopped onion to the butter and saute until onions are golden.
• Add the spaetzle and sprinkle with a nice amount of garlic powder, pepper, onion powder and salt (if you like) saute this for a few minutes to allow flavors to mix.
• Sprinkle you cheddar cheese over the spaetzle and then toss spatzle to mix and blend the cheese in.
• Serve with some brats, snitzle, pork chops anything you like : ) Very good with my https://www.justapinch.com/recipe/deneece-gursky/oven-fried-pork-chops/quick-easy-pork? and https://www.justapinch.com/recipe/deneece-gursky/bavarian-white-wine-kraut/quick-easy-vegetable?

SPAETZLE WITH GRUYèRE AND CARAMELIZED ONIONS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk the milk with the egg yolks and egg. In a large bowl, whisk the flour with the nutmeg, 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper. Using a wooden spoon, stir the egg mixture into the flour, leaving a few lumps. Cover and refrigerate the batter for at least 1 hour or overnight.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Prepare a large bowl of ice water. Carefully hold a colander with large holes over the boiling water. Add about 1/2 cup of the batter to the colander and press it into the simmering water with a spatula or the back of a spoon. Repeat until all of the batter has been used. Cook the spaetzle for 2 minutes longer, then drain. Immediately transfer the spaetzle to the ice water, swirling the dumplings until all of the ice melts. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Stir in 1 tablespoon of the oil, season with salt and pepper and toss to coat.
• Preheat the oven to 400°. Oil a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Spread the spaetzle in the dish and dot with the butter. Sprinkle with the cheese and bake for about 20 minutes, or until the spaetzle is hot and the cheese is just melted.
• Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in a medium skillet. Add the onion and cook over high heat until softened, about 1 minute. Reduce the heat to moderately low and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Scatter the onion over the spaetzle and serve.