German · Dinner
Lighter Cheese Egg Noodles
Käsespätzle
Around 30% fewer calories and significantly lower saturated fat, reduced-fat cheese used alongside a smaller quantity of full-flavour Gruyère and extra egg whites added to the spätzle dough, with the authentic golden caramelised onion, nutmeg, and melted cheese depth of the classic German dish.
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20 minsPrep
30 minsCook
50 minsTotal
MediumLevel
Nutrition per serving
520Calories
28gProtein
18gFat
58gCarbs
8gSugar
3gFiber
680mgSodium
105mgChol
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Instructions
1
Prep
Whisk together 200g flour, 2 whole eggs, 2 egg whites, 80ml skimmed milk, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp ground nutmeg into a smooth, thick batter that falls slowly from a spoon. Thinly slice 2 large onions.
2
Saute
Heat 1 tsp butter and 1 tsp olive oil in a wide pan over medium-low heat. Add sliced onions and 1 tsp coconut sugar, cook 20–25 minutes stirring regularly until deeply golden and caramelised. Transfer to a bowl.
3
Boil
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil over high heat. Working in batches, press spätzle batter through a colander or spätzle maker directly into the water. Cook 2–3 minutes until spätzle float and are cooked through, then remove with a slotted spoon.
4
Build
Preheat oven to 200°C / 390°F. Layer cooked spätzle and mixed cheese (60g Gruyère and 60g reduced-fat Emmental, both grated) in an ovenproof dish, finishing with a cheese layer on top.
5
Bake
Place dish in preheated oven for 12–15 minutes until cheese is melted, golden, and bubbling at the edges. Monitor closely to avoid over-browning.
6
Plate
Remove from oven and top with caramelised onions, scatter with fresh chopped chives, season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately while hot and cheese is still molten.
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Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 200g (7 oz) plain flour
- 2 whole eggs
- 2 egg whites
- 80ml (1/3 cup) skimmed milk
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 large onions
- 1 tsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp coconut sugar
- 60g (2 oz) Gruyère
- 60g (2 oz) reduced-fat Emmental
- Salt and pepper
- 8g (small handful) fresh chives