18 of the Best Spaetzle Recipes for a Cozy Meal
JANUARY 31, 2023
SPAETZLE
BEST
There’s something about Spaetzle that brings comfort to any cozy meal. Whether you’re serving up a traditional German dinner, or just looking for a unique side dish, Spaetzle is always a crowd favorite. These little dumplings are versatile, too — they can be boiled, fried, baked, or even used in soups.
In this collection, you’ll find the best Spaetzle recipes that are perfect for any occasion. From classic German spaetzle to one of our unique varieties, you’re sure to find the perfect cozy dish for your next meal.
Yellow Bliss Road
Authentic German Spaetzle
Authentic German Spaetzle is a German dumpling formed from a simple dough that's pressed through a colandar or a spaetzle maker, then boiled. They are hearty and tender and a delicious side for just about any German dish!
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195
15 min
TOTAL TIME
685
CALORIES
$0.57
PER SERVING
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The Stay At Home Chef
Granny's German Spaetzle
Granny's German Spaetzle is an authentic spaetzle recipe passed down in a German family for generations. Make it with or without a spaetzle maker.
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45 min
TOTAL TIME
318
CALORIES
$1.07
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Food and Wine
Spaetzle with Gruyère and Caramelized Onions
The cheese and the caramelized onions perfectly complement the already-delicious noodles in this recipe.
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1 hr 25 min
TOTAL TIME
922
CALORIES
$3.61
PER SERVING
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Plated Cravings
Authentic & Easy German Spaetzle
Easy German Spaetzle Recipe - ready in only 15 minutes and a great side dish for all kinds of recipes! Yield: 7-9 persons as a side dish, 4 persons as a main dish
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15 min
TOTAL TIME
337
CALORIES
$1.43
PER SERVING
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Kitchen Confidante
Spaetzle with Garlic Butter Mushrooms and Baby Kale
Spaetzle with Garlic Butter Mushrooms and Baby Kale is pure comfort food, and a side dish that will go with just about everything. This German egg dumpling is so easy, you’ll be tempted to make these homemade noodles every day!
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45 min
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532
CALORIES
$1.90
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Vegetarian Ventures
Herby Spaetzle with Creamy Lemon Sauce
This Herby Spaeztle recipe comes from Scott Conant's new cookbook, Peace Love and Pasta. I've added a Creamy Lemon Sauce and peas to make this a hearty and comforting vegetarian main dish.
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$1.14
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Cooklist AI
Granny's Delightful German Spaetzle
Savor Granny's traditional German Spaetzle, a family heritage recipe that promises the authentic taste of Germany. This easy-to-follow recipe makes delicious and tender spaetzle perfect for your next family dinner.
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45 min
TOTAL TIME
484
CALORIES
$0.58
PER SERVING
Ingredients
Directions
START WITH
1
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, minced fresh parsley, and nutmeg.
2
In a separate bowl, lightly beat the large eggs.
3
Alternate between stirring in beaten eggs and milk to the flour mixture until you have a smooth batter.
4
Let the batter rest for 30 minutes at room temperature.
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Meanwhile, bring a pot of water to a boil and add 2 tablespoons of salt.
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Either using a spaetzle maker, colander, or slotted spoon, pour small amounts of spaetzle batter and let it drip into the boiling water to create small, elongated drops.
7
Boil the spaetzle until they rise to the top, then use a slotted spoon to remove them from the water.
GARNISH
8
Melt the 1/4 cup butter in a skillet over medium heat.
9
Place the drained spaetzle directly into the skillet with melted butter, and fry for 2 to 3 minutes.
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Serve hot and garnish with extra minced parsley.
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Striped Spatula
Spaetzle with Caramelized Onions and Herbs
Feel free to substitute the herbs to your personal preferences. I love using snipped chives and parsley, but fresh tarragon, thyme, or rosemary would also be wonderful.Makes 5 cups spatezle.Inspired by "Spatzle," The Cooking of Germany
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$1.22
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Martha Stewart
Green Beans and Spaetzle
Spaetzle -- a German dish of tiny noodles -- is often made by forcing dough through the
large holes of a colander into boiling water;
we like to use a potato ricer.
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7
50 min
TOTAL TIME
287
CALORIES
$1.00
PER SERVING
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Elephantastic vegan
Spinach Spaetzle
This recipe for vegan Spinach Spaetzle is not only easy to make but also rich in iron and calcium. The Spaetzle are served with a delicious cheese sauce and fried onions. A great German/Austrian dish veganized!
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25 min
TOTAL TIME
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CALORIES
$2.57
PER SERVING
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Vegetarian Times
Watercress Spaetzle with Grape Tomatoes
Tiny spaetzle dumplings get a gorgeous emerald color from watercress, which is blended into the soft dough.
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CALORIES
$1.84
PER SERVING
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My Dinner UK
Homemade German Spaetzle for Beginners
This recipe will describe the basic recipe for German spaetzle to you. It will also explain in detail the various methods and spätzle making tools.
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40 min
TOTAL TIME
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$0.20
PER SERVING
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Jen Reviews
Butter Sauteed Herb Spaetzle with Crispy Smoked Ham
A comforting and flavorful meal featuring buttery sautéed spaetzle tossed with aromatic herbs and topped with crispy smoked ham.
50 min
TOTAL TIME
482
CALORIES
$2.21
PER SERVING
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House of Nash Eats
Homemade German Spaetzle
Homemade German Spaetzle are part noodle, part dumpling, and they go with practically anything! Saute them in butter, add cheese, or cover them in sauce! This is one of my favorite traditional German recipes!
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35 min
TOTAL TIME
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CALORIES
$1.06
PER SERVING
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Food52
Brown Butter Spaetzle With Prosciutto And Broccoli Rabe
Together, desperation and craving created a meal with echoes of that curious day when three-quarters of the spaetzle mysteriously disappeared from the Culinary Arts 122 class. Only this time, there was broccoli rabe, prosciutto and toasted pine nuts to share the spotlight.
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40 min
TOTAL TIME
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CALORIES
$6.53
PER SERVING
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The New York Times
Spaetzle With Kielbasa and Caramelized Onions
Spaetzle is basically a blank, buttery canvas that will absorb whatever flavorings you care to mix into it. I’ve served the dumplings plain with melted butter and chopped chives. I’ve crisped them in a pan of brown butter and almonds. I’ve topped them with hearty beef stew. But layered with cheese a...
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1 hr 45 min
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Martha Stewart
Herbed Spaetzle
These bite-size dumplings are called spaetzle and originated in Germany.
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15 min
TOTAL TIME
350
CALORIES
$1.35
PER SERVING
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Elle Republic
Homemade German Spaetzle
Homemade German Spaetzle - one of Germany's most popular and beloved foods, here is a simple spaetzle recipe for making your own at home.
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5
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2 hr 10 min
TOTAL TIME
524
CALORIES
$0.74
PER SERVING
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Chisel & Fork
German Spaetzle
This spaetzle recipe, aka pasta dumplings, only takes minutes to come together and is the perfect complement to a variety of dishes.
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66
10 min
TOTAL TIME
215
CALORIES
$0.77
PER SERVING
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