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austrian macaroni and cheese

Recipe by
Lynn Clay
Portland, OR

This is added for Culinary Quest 4.

yield 2 -3
prep time 20 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For austrian macaroni and cheese

  • 1 c
    flour
  • 2 Tbsp
    flour
  • 5
    eggs
  • 1
    egg yolk
  • pinch
    salt
  • water as needed(no more than 3 tablespoons)
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 3/4 c
    grated cheese ( emmenthaler or gruyere
  • 6 Tbsp
    butter
  • 2 md
    sweet onions

How To Make austrian macaroni and cheese

  • 1
    Start with combining flour, eggs and a good-sized pinch of salt. Blend well and add water if necessary, spoon by spoon.
  • 2
    The dough should not be runny, but soft enough to gradually follow gravitation. Then set aside and allow the dough to rest for 20 to 30 minutes.
  • 3
    Meanwhile heat the butter in a frying pan over low to medium heat, add onions, and let them slowly gain a golden brown colour. Don't let them get too dark, as they tend to become bitter. Drain on a paper towel and then set aside.
  • 4
    Bring a large pot of water briefly to a boil, add a pinch of salt and then reduce heat. The water should simmer throughout the whole process
  • 5
    Cut and shape the spaetzle by hand. Cook the spaetzle for about 2-3 minutes until they float back to the surface, then remove them.  
  • 6
    When done, drain the water, melt 1-2 tbsp of butter and return the spaetzle to the pot. Shake the pot a few times to evenly distribute the butter, then add the grated cheese and mix well.   Now simply add the browned onions and chopped chives on top and serve.

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