Where does Käsespätzle come from?

Käsespätzle — country of origin: Germany.

What is Käsespätzle made of?

Spätzle (egg noodles), Emmental, mountain cheese, fried onion, butter.

Which allergens does Käsespätzle contain?

Contains cereals and gluten-containing products. Contains eggs and egg products. Contains milk and milk products (including lactose).

How do you pronounce Käsespätzle?

Käsespätzle (German) is pronounced /ˈkɛːzəˌʃpɛt͡slə/.

Käsespätzle

Pronunciation (IPA) /ˈkɛːzəˌʃpɛt͡slə/

Soft German egg noodles layered with melted cheese and topped with crispy fried onions — a Swabian comfort-food classic, and vegetarian.

Also known as: Kässpätzle · cheese spätzle

Allergens & declarations

Contains

Cereals (gluten)

Wheat

Contains cereals and gluten-containing products

Egg

Contains eggs and egg products

Milk (including Lactose)

Contains milk and milk products (including lactose)

This describes the classic recipe, so you know what to ask about. It is not a declaration for any particular kitchen — recipes and suppliers vary, and only the restaurant can tell you what is in the dish it serves.

In detail

Käsespätzle is soft egg noodles layered with melted cheese and crispy fried onions. It comes from Swabia in southern Germany and is often described as the German cousin of macaroni cheese — hearty, cheesy and vegetarian.

What it actually is

Spätzle — small, irregular egg noodles — are boiled, then layered in a pan or dish with plenty of grated melting cheese (Emmental or an Alpine mountain cheese) so it turns stringy. The top is finished with a generous pile of crispy fried onions and a little butter.

How it's served

From the pan, piping hot, with the onions on top.
With a green salad to cut the richness — the usual pairing.
Sometimes with extra caramelised onions or chives.

Name the cheese — it defines the dish (mild Emmental versus a sharper mountain cheese).
Highlight that it is vegetarian — a strong meat-free main.
Mention the fried-onion topping; regulars expect it, and it sets the dish apart from plain pasta.

Typical ingredients

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Frequently asked questions

What is Käsespätzle?: Soft German egg noodles layered with melted cheese and topped with crispy fried onions — a Swabian comfort-food classic, and vegetarian.
Where does Käsespätzle come from?: Käsespätzle — country of origin: Germany.
What is Käsespätzle made of?: Spätzle (egg noodles), Emmental, mountain cheese, fried onion, butter.
Which allergens does Käsespätzle contain?: Contains cereals and gluten-containing products. Contains eggs and egg products. Contains milk and milk products (including lactose).
What is Käsespätzle also known as?: Kässpätzle, cheese spätzle.
How do you pronounce Käsespätzle?: Käsespätzle (German) is pronounced /ˈkɛːzəˌʃpɛt͡slə/. Select the speaker button next to the dish name to hear it.