Käsespätzle Bites (Cheese Noodle Bites)

Ingredients

• 1 pound Spätzle noodles (dried)
• 4 tablespoons Vegan butter
• 1/2 medium Onion, thinly sliced
• 1 1/2 cups Vegan cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh chives, chopped

Instructions

1. 1Fill a large heavy-bottomed pot (at least 6-quart capacity) with water. Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat. Add the 1 pound of Spätzle noodles (dried) to the boiling water. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the noodles are tender but still firm to the bite. Carefully pour the noodles into a colander to drain them very well, shaking gently to remove excess water. Set the drained noodles aside.
2. 2While the 1 pound of Spätzle noodles are cooking, place a large skillet (at least 12-inch diameter) over medium heat. Add the 4 tablespoons of Vegan butter to the skillet and allow it to melt completely, swirling the pan gently, for about 1 to 2 minutes.
3. 3Add the 1/2 medium Onion, thinly sliced, to the large skillet with the melted 4 tablespoons of Vegan butter. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the onion pieces are softened and have turned a light golden-brown color.
4. 4Add the drained 1 pound of Spätzle noodles to the large skillet with the softened 1/2 medium Onion. Stir gently with a spatula or spoon to combine the noodles and onions evenly.
5. 5Sprinkle the 1 1/2 cups of Vegan cheddar cheese, shredded, and the 2 tablespoons of Nutritional yeast evenly over the noodles and onions in the skillet. Continue to stir gently for 2 to 3 minutes over medium heat, until the 1 1/2 cups of Vegan cheddar cheese is fully melted and coats the noodles, and all ingredients are well combined.
6. 6Add the 1/2 teaspoon of Salt and the 1/4 teaspoon of Black pepper to the skillet. Stir once more to distribute the seasoning evenly throughout the Käsespätzle Bites.
7. 7Serve the Käsespätzle Bites immediately. Garnish each serving with the 2 tablespoons of Fresh chives, chopped, sprinkled over the top.

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