Cheesy Spaetzle with Caramelized Onions and Mushrooms
Cuisine: German
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Serves: 4-5 servings
 
Ingredients
  • 500g spaetzle (17.6 oz)
  • 4 tbsp. butter, divided
  • 1 large yellow onion, halved and then thinly sliced
  • 8 oz. mushrooms, chopped
  • 2 tbsp. flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tsp. salt + more to taste
  • ¼ tsp. ground black pepper + more to taste
  • ¼ tsp. ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp. ground sage
Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaetzle and cook according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large pan, melt 2 tbsp. butter. Add onions and cook until caramelized. Add mushrooms and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Cook until tender.
  3. In the pot that the pasta was cooked in, melt the other 2 tbsp. of butter. Add flour and whisk until smooth.
  4. Add milk and whisk again. Bring to a simmer and allow mixture to begin to thicken. Whisk in cheese, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and sage.
  5. Return pasta to pot with the cheese sauce and stir to coat. Add onions and mushrooms and stir again.
  6. Enjoy!
Recipe by For the Love of Gourmet at https://fortheloveofgourmet.com/cheesy-spaetzle-caramelized-onions-mushrooms/