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Creamy Bavarian Mushroom Spaetzle with Smoked Cheese and Thyme

Name: Creamy Bavarian Mushroom Spaetzle with Smoked Cheese and Thyme
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 large eggs; 3/4 cup milk; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound mixed mushrooms, sliced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup white wine; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1 cup smoked cheese, grated; 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves; Fresh parsley, chopped, for serving

Indulge in this rich and creamy Bavarian classic, enhanced with earthy mushrooms and smoked cheese, perfect for a cozy dinner.

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·By Ethan Brooks·November 10, 2025

Creamy Bavarian Mushroom Spaetzle with Smoked Cheese and Thyme — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

Spaetzle

Creamy Mushroom Sauce

Cheese Topping

Garnishing

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 769 kcal
Protein: 25.25 g
Carbs: 57.75 g
Fat: 46 g
Fiber: 2.75 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 3076 kcal
Protein: 101 g
Carbs: 231 g
Fat: 184 g
Fiber: 11 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
2 cups all-purpose flour	910	24	190	2	6
1/2 teaspoon salt	0	0	0	0	0
3 large eggs	210	18	2	15	0
3/4 cup milk	110	6	9	4	0
2 tablespoons unsalted butter	200	0	0	22	0
1 tablespoon olive oil	120	0	0	14	0
1 pound mixed mushrooms, sliced	100	7	14	1	5
3 cloves garlic, minced	13	1	3	0	0
1/2 cup white wine	100	0	2	0	0
1 cup heavy cream	800	5	7	86	0
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves	1	0	0	0	0
Salt and pepper, to taste	0	0	0	0	0
1 cup smoked cheese, grated	400	30	3	32	0
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated	110	10	1	8	0
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves	1	0	0	0	0
Fresh parsley, chopped, for serving	1	0	0	0	0

These are estimates based on typical food composition and are not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Spaetzle

1
Combine dry ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine flour and salt.
2
Add wet ingredients
Make a well in the center, add eggs and milk.
3
Form the dough
Mix until a smooth, elastic dough forms. Let it rest for 30 minutes.

Preparing the Mushroom Sauce

1
Heat fats
Heat butter and olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
2
Sauté mushrooms
Sauté mushrooms until browned, about 8 minutes.
3
Add garlic and deglaze
Add garlic, sauté for another minute, then deglaze with white wine; simmer until reduced by half.
Tip: Ensure mushrooms are completely dry before cooking for best browning. Pro Tip: For extra depth, use a mix of cremini, shiitake, and oyster mushrooms.

How to Make Creamy Bavarian Mushroom Spaetzle with Smoked Cheese and Thyme

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Boil the Spaetzle
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, then press the spaetzle dough through a spaetzle maker or colander directly into the boiling water. Cook until they float, about 2-3 minutes.
2
Finish the Sauce
Add cream and thyme to the reduced mushroom mixture, simmer for 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
3
Combine and Melt Cheese
Drain spaetzle and add it to the mushroom sauce. Stir in smoked cheese until melted. Sprinkle Parmesan on top.