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Cauliflower Käsespätzle

Swabia's legendary cheesy noodle casserole reimagined with cauliflower florets in place of Spätzle, blanketed in caramelised onions and melted Emmental.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: German
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 340kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 large head cauliflower broken into small florets
  • 2 large onions very thinly sliced
  • 200 g Emmental cheese grated
  • 100 g Gruyère cheese grated
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp erythritol (for onions)
  • Salt pepper, and nutmeg to taste
  • 3 tbsp fresh chives snipped

Instructions

  • Caramelise onions in butter with erythritol over very low heat 30–40 min until deeply golden.
  • Blanch cauliflower in salted water 5 min until just tender. Drain very well.
  • Layer in a buttered ovenproof dish: cauliflower, onions, mixed cheeses. Repeat layers.
  • Finish with a thick layer of cheese. Season each layer with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
  • Bake at 200°C for 20–25 min until deeply golden and bubbling. Serve with chives.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 340kcal | Protein: 18g | Fat: 26g | Fiber: 4g
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