European
Germany - Starters
Käsespätzle Häppchen (Bites)
Chef's Menu Description
Bite-sized baked Allgäuer Käsespätzle portions baked in muffin tins with mountain Bergkäse and topped with crispy fried caramelized onions.
Ingredients
- • 300g cooked fresh Spätzle
- • 150g sharp Allgäuer Bergkäse or Emmentaler, grated
- • 2 eggs beaten with 50ml cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg
- • 50g crispy fried onions (Röstzwiebeln), butter for greasing
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Toss cooked Spätzle with grated cheese, beaten eggs, cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
2
Phase 2
Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with butter. Spoon Spätzle mixture into cups, pressing down lightly.
3
Phase 3
Bake at 200°C for 15 minutes until set, bubbling, and golden on top.
4
Phase 4
Unmold onto a platter, crown each bite with crispy Röstzwiebeln, and serve warm as an irresistible finger food.