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Creamy spaetzle casserole

Creamy Spaetzle Casserole with Ham and Spinach Bliss

This creamy spaetzle casserole is a comforting hug in a bowl, marrying soft spaetzle with ham and spinach for a nutritious, low-calorie meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: German
Calories: 355
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 250 g frische Spätzle store-bought fresh Spätzle for convenience
  • 150 g Blattspinat, tiefgekühlt frozen spinach for quick use
  • 150 g Kirschtomaten or other seasonal vegetables as desired
  • 180 g fettarmer Kräuter-Frischkäse opt for low-fat to keep it healthier
  • 100 g fettarmer Schinken can be replaced with a vegetarian ham substitute
  • 50 g Sahne / Schlagobers lower-calorie version or yogurt can be used
  • 50 g Milch use any milk type, including plant alternatives
  • 60 g fettarmer Käse, gerieben (z.B. Mozzarella oder Gouda) swap cheese as per your taste
  • 1/2 TL Knoblauchpulver use fresh garlic for a more robust taste
  • Salz for seasoning
  • Pfeffer for seasoning

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) with top and bottom heat. Prepare your baking dish by lightly greasing it.
  2. Chop the ham into small pieces and halve the cherry tomatoes. Thaw the frozen spinach slightly.
  3. In a large baking dish, combine the cream cheese, spinach, fresh Spätzle, and halved cherry tomatoes. Pour over the milk and cream, then season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
  5. Stir the casserole and sprinkle the grated low-fat cheese over the top.
  6. Return the casserole to the oven for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  7. Let it cool slightly before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 355kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This dish is perfect for sharing and can be customized with various vegetables and cheese.

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