Käsknöpfle

Aug 22

2 min read

Prep time: 20 minutes

Cook time: 15 minutes

Total time: 35 minutes

Servings: 4 servings

Country of Origin: Liechtenstein

Description

Small egg noodles pressed into boiling water, tossed hot with pungent aged Alpine cheeses, and topped with golden fried crispy onions.

Presentation & How It's Eaten

Served hot in a skillet or baking dish, traditional accompanied by sweet applesauce on the side.

Ingredients

2.5 cups all-purpose flour
3 large eggs
3/4 cup milk or water
1/2 tsp salt
1.5 cups strong Alpine cheese (combination of Appenzeller, Gruyère, and Sour Milk Cheese), grated
2 large yellow onions, thin sliced
3 tbsp butter
Salt and black pepper

Step-by-Step Directions

Make Dough: Beat flour, eggs, milk, and salt together until a sticky batter with bubbles forms. Rest 10 minutes.
Fry Onions: Melt butter in skillet, add sliced onions, cook over medium-low heat for 15 minutes until dark brown and crispy. Set aside.
Press Noodles: Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Press batter through a Spätzle maker or colander with wide holes into boiling water.
Boil: Cook noodles for 2–3 minutes until they float to top; remove with slotted spoon.
Layer & Toss: Layer hot noodles and grated cheese alternately in a warm bowl, tossing so heat melts cheese into gooey strands. Top with crispy fried onions.

Optional

Applesauce: Serve with cold applesauce on the side for classic Alpine sweet and savory contrast.

Cooking Tips

Use Stinky Cheese: Strong, aromatic cheeses like Appenzeller give Knöpfle its distinct traditional taste.

Nutrition Facts

(Estimated per serving, based on 4 servings)

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