Rich flavors: Combining caramelized onions, Swiss or Gruyere cheese, and the soft, homemade spaetzle creates a version of mac and cheese that’s deeply comforting.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. In a medium bowl, beat the eggs with the milk, cottage cheese, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper.

Think of this as Germany's answer to macaroni and cheese, a dish of spaetzle – short, thin noodles similar to pasta, though made with a thinner dough – layered with local cheeses, ...

Spread spaetzle into even layer in 2-quart broiler‑safe baking dish and sprinkle with remaining ½ cup Gruyère and ½ cup fontina. Broil until bubbling and browning in spots, about 5 minutes ...

The quickest way to tease homemade mac and cheese vibes out of a boxed mac and cheese process is with a texture glow-up, and a smattering of bread crumbs delivers exactly this with minimal fuss.

Spread spaetzle into even layer in 2-quart broiler‑safe baking dish and sprinkle with remaining ½ cup Gruyère and ½ cup fontina. Broil until bubbling and browning in spots, about 5 minutes ...