Spätzle Casserole with Sausages and Mushrooms

Spätzle Casserole with Sausages and Mushrooms 🍽️

A comforting and hearty dish, this Spätzle casserole with sautéed sausages and creamy mushrooms is perfect for a cozy dinner. A cheesy, savory bake that brings all the flavors together!

📌 Ingredients (Serves 4)

🍽️ 400g fresh Spätzle
🌭 4 sausages (preferably bratwurst)
🍄 200g mushrooms, sliced
🧅 1 onion, diced
🧈 1 tbsp butter
🧀 150g grated cheese (your choice, such as Gouda or Emmental)
🥛 200ml heavy cream
🧂 Salt & pepper, to taste
🌿 1 tsp thyme (optional)
🧄 1 garlic clove, minced

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Oven and Spätzle
• Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
• Grease a casserole dish lightly.
• Cook the Spätzle according to the package instructions, then set aside.

2️⃣ Sauté the Sausages
• In a pan, fry the sausages until golden brown on all sides.
• Slice them into rounds and set aside.

3️⃣ Sauté the Vegetables
• In the same pan, melt the butter.
• Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until golden brown.
• Add the mushrooms and cook until they become soft and release their moisture.

4️⃣ Combine the Ingredients
• In a large bowl, combine the cooked Spätzle, sliced sausages, sautéed onion and mushroom mixture, and thyme (if using).
• Pour in the heavy cream and stir everything to coat evenly.

5️⃣ Assemble and Bake
• Transfer the mixture into the greased casserole dish.
• Sprinkle the grated cheese on top.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and slightly browned.