Spätzle
Soft Swabian egg noodles, scraped fresh into boiling water — served buttered, or as cheese-laden Käsespätzle with fried onions.
Region
Swabia / Baden-Württemberg (also Bavaria and the wider Alpine region)
Spice Level
(0/5)
Diet
Vegetarian
Where to Try
Swabian taverns across Baden-Württemberg; on almost any southern German menu as a side or as Käsespätzle.
Spätzle are the signature soft egg noodles of Swabia in Baden-Württemberg, made from a simple batter of flour, egg, and salt that is scraped or pressed into boiling water. Served as a side to braised meats or, most beloved, as Käsespätzle — layered with melted mountain cheese and topped with crisp fried onions, Germany's answer to macaroni cheese. Naturally meat-free (though often served alongside meat), Spätzle are a reliable, hearty choice for vegetarian travellers across the south.