Chili Cheese Spätzle: The Chinese German Fusion Recipe You Needed

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese cuts calories while maintaining flavor.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt offers similar creaminess with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is a budget-friendly substitute.

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: banana peppers

💰Cheaper: green bell peppers

Green bell peppers are milder and more affordable.

Start by making a Spätzle maker using a squeeze bottle; cut the tip to create a larger opening.

Prepare the Spätzle dough by mixing spelt flour, eggs, water, salt, and five-spice powder in the squeeze bottle.

Shake the squeeze bottle vigorously to mix the ingredients until combined.

Boil water in a large pot and add salt.

Squeeze the dough from the bottle into the boiling water, cooking until the Spätzle float, about 2-3 minutes.

Remove the Spätzle with a slotted spoon and set aside.

In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.

Sauté diced onion and bell pepper until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.

Stir in chili garlic sauce, cumin, black pepper, and cheddar cheese; mix until the cheese is melted and creamy.

Combine the cooked Spätzle with the sautéed vegetables in the skillet and mix well.

Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with additional cheese if desired.

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F until bubbly, about 15-20 minutes.

Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions, jalapeños, and parsley.

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