Kid Friendly Spaetzle Mac and Cheese
This kid friendly spaetzle recipe turns traditional German egg noodles into a rich cheesy dish that kids think is the ultimate upgraded mac and cheese. Parents searching for kid friendly recipes will love that spaetzle is incredibly easy to make from scratch with simple pantry ingredients.
Homemade German egg noodles smothered in melted cheese that kids think beats boxed mac and cheese.
Nutrition per serving
Ingredients
noodles
topping
finishing
Instructions
Make the Spaetzle Batter
Whisk together flour, eggs, milk, and salt in a bowl until a thick smooth batter forms with no lumps. The batter should be thick enough to slowly drip off a spoon.
Cook the Spaetzle
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Press batter through a colander with large holes or a spaetzle maker directly into the boiling water and cook 2 to 3 minutes until noodles float to the surface.
Saute in Butter
Drain the cooked spaetzle and melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add spaetzle and toss to coat in butter, cooking 2 minutes until lightly golden on the edges.
Add Cheese and Bake
Transfer buttered spaetzle to a baking dish, top with shredded cheese and breadcrumbs. Bake at 400F for 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly and breadcrumbs are golden.
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