Käsespätzle (espáetzle alemanes con queso)

Ingredientes

• 1 batch Homemade German Spätzle
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 2-3 large onions (, chopped (the more caramelized onions the better so I go with at least 3!))
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 12 ounces shredded Emmentaler or Jarlsberg (Swiss-like from Norway, mild) ((you can also add some Gruyere for extra flavor))
• Salt

Preparación

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Butter a 9x13 (or a little smaller) casserole dish.

2. 2

   To make the caramelized onions: Melt the butter in a medium-sized heavy stock pot or Dutch oven. Add the onions and stir occasionally for 20-30 minutes until deeply caramelized. Halfway into it sprinkle with a little salt and sugar to help with the caramelizing. Get the onions nice and brown.

3. 3

   Layer 1/3 of the Spätzle in the bottom of the dish followed by 1/3 of the cheese and 1/3 of the caramelized onions. Repeat, sprinkling each layer with some salt, ending with cheese and onions on top.

4. 4

   Bake for 10 minutes or longer until the cheese is melted and the edges are just beginning to get a little crispy.Serve immediately. This makes great leftovers!