Cheesy Spaetzle Casserole Recipe Is Like a German Macaroni & Cheese by 30Seconds Food

Homemade spaetzle is combined with spinach, cheese and bacon to create what some may call a German macaroni and cheese recipe. Whatever you want to call this recipe, it's delicious!

This cheesy spaetzle casserole recipe is a perfect side dish or serve it as a main dish for dinner or lunch. Make one for Oktoberfest! 

Cuisine: German/American
Prep Time: 10 minutes plus 20 minutes for dough to rest
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 6 to 8

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 3/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper, or to taste
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 6 tablespoons milk
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 bag (5 ounces) baby spinach
• 2 cups shredded Gruyere, white cheddar, mozzarella or your favorite cheese (divided)
• 3 - 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

Here's how to make it: 

1. Combine the flour, nutmeg, salt and pepper in a bowl. Add the beaten eggs and mix well. Slowly add the milk until smooth. Let the mixture sit for about 30 minutes. 
2. Melt the butter in a skillet. Add the onion and cook until soft. Add the spinach and cook until wilted. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Press the spaetzle dough through the holes of a colander into the boiling water. Cook until the spaetzle floats to the top. Remove with a slotted spoon to a bowl. 
4. Add 1 cup of the cheese and the cooked onions and spinach. Stir to combine. Pour the mixture into a casserole dish. Top with the remaining cheese and bacon. Bake in a preheated 350 degree F oven for about 10 minutes or until cheese has melted.
   

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