SPAETZLE WITH KIELBASA AND CARAMELIZED ONIONS
Spaetzle is basically a blank, buttery canvas that will absorb whatever flavorings you care to mix into it. I've served the dumplings plain with melted butter and chopped chives. I've crisped them in a pan of brown butter and almonds. I've topped them with hearty beef stew. But layered with cheese and caramelized onions is still my favorite variation.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, main course
Time 1h45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, lightly brown the kielbasa until golden, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Melt the butter in the skillet. Stir in the onion and thyme, and stir briefly to coat the onion with butter. Cook onion, without stirring, until dark brown, about 5 minutes. Add a pinch of salt and cook on low heat until very soft and caramelized, 20 to 30 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons water and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Transfer onion to a bowl.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. In a large bowl, combine the flour, 1 teaspoon salt and the nutmeg. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk. Pour the egg mixture into the flour mixture and stir well. The batter should be fairly wet, with a consistency slightly thicker than pancake batter.
- Spread a clean dish towel flat on a work surface adjacent to the stove. Working over the pot of boiling water, press dough through a spaetzle maker or use a rubber spatula to push it through a colander with holes at least 1/4-inch wide. Drop dough into the water. When dumplings rise to the surface, use a slotted spoon to transfer to the towel.
- Heat the oven to 375 degrees. Toss the spaetzle and kielbasa in the bowl with the onions, and add 1 1/2 cups cheese and the pepper. Spread into a 2-quart gratin dish. Sprinkle the top of the casserole with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake until golden and bubbling, 25 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 621, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 44 grams, Fat 37 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 27 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 569 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Sunita Khawad
s-khawad69@hotmail.comI'm going to make this dish for my next dinner party.
Tikas Amars
amarstikas62@gmail.comThis dish looks delicious.
yahya alfadeel
y.a61@yahoo.comI can't wait to try this recipe!
Fida Ali rahim official
a@hotmail.co.ukThis dish is perfect for a cold winter night.
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m_a@yahoo.comI would recommend serving this dish with a side of green salad.
Salma Akbar
salma30@gmail.comThis dish is a great way to impress your guests.
Sohaib Abdullah
a-s60@yahoo.comI would definitely make this dish again.
Moon Sunny
s_m@yahoo.comThis dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The spaetzle was light and fluffy, and the kielbasa and caramelized onions were delicious.
Teboho Mohlakolane
mohlakolane@yahoo.comI'm not a fan of onions, but I still enjoyed this dish. The spaetzle and kielbasa were very flavorful.
Tonyamorgan
tonyamorgan29@hotmail.comThis dish is a great way to use up leftover kielbasa.
mohon Khan9988
k_m55@hotmail.frI added some mushrooms to this dish and it was even better!
Nurnahar Begum
nurnahar-b@yahoo.comThis dish was a bit too salty for my taste, but I think that was because I used a smoked kielbasa.
Ahmad Wali
wali.ahmad@yahoo.comI would recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a quick and easy meal that is also delicious.
King fate
k_fate@yahoo.comOverall, this dish was a good weeknight meal. It was easy to make and the flavors were good.
Jahlo Marozo
m-j51@yahoo.comThe spaetzle was a little too soft for my taste, but the kielbasa and caramelized onions were delicious.
Fatuma Seid
f_seid10@yahoo.comThis dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.
Alan Ramon
alan-ramon93@gmail.comI'm not usually a fan of spaetzle, but this recipe changed my mind. The spaetzle was perfectly cooked and the kielbasa and caramelized onions were a great addition.
Md jorip
joripmd35@hotmail.comThis dish was a hit with my family! The spaetzle was light and fluffy, and the kielbasa and caramelized onions added a delicious savory flavor.