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Spaetzle with Bratwurst, Sweet Potatoes and Caramelized Onions

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Spaetzle with Bratwurst, Sweet Potatoes, and Caramelized Onions is a cozy, cheesy German-inspired dish. It combines tender spaetzle noodles with savory bratwurst, sweet roasted potatoes, golden caramelized onions, and creamy melted cheese for the ultimate comfort food meal.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter

1 sweet yellow onion, uniformly sliced

Pinch of sugar

1 medium sweet potato, cut into 1-inch cubes

1 tablespoon olive oil

Salt and pepper, to taste

12 ounces bratwurst links (about 3–4 links)

5 cups cooked spaetzle (homemade or store-bought)

1 ½ cups grated Havarti cheese

1 ½ cups grated Gruyere cheese

Fresh sage, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add sliced onion and a pinch of sugar, then cook slowly until caramelized and golden brown, about 20–25 minutes.
  2. Toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes until tender and browned.
  3. Cook bratwurst links in a skillet over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Slice into bite-sized pieces.
  4. In a large pot or oven-safe dish, combine spaetzle, roasted sweet potatoes, caramelized onions, bratwurst slices, Havarti, and Gruyere. Mix well.
  5. Heat gently on stovetop or bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes, until cheese is melted and creamy.
  6. Garnish with chopped sage and serve warm.

Notes

Homemade spaetzle adds extra authenticity, but store-bought works great too.

Caramelizing onions slowly is key to getting their natural sweetness.

For a lighter dish, use chicken or turkey bratwurst.

Top with breadcrumbs before baking for a casserole-style version.

Add mushrooms or spinach for more vegetables.

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