Delicious recipes for traditional German egg noodles! Try them all

You can find the best recipes for speck in this article.

Prepare them completely from scratch with a few ingredients and complement them with a delicious side dish in the form of a cream sauce or bake them with your favorite cheese!

The advantage of this delicacy is that it is neither financially nor time-consuming and really tastes good to everyone!

Everyone really, because it’s part of the annual Oktoberfest menu!

And that means something!

Skewers with cheese sauce

Cheese Egg Noodles is actually the German version of American Mac and Cheese! A simple and quick recipe made with homemade egg noodles and emmental cheese. This Bavarian dish is part of the annual Oktoberfest stall menu and is so easy you can make it every day!

What will we need

1. 60 ml of heavy cream
2. 80 g of grated Emmental cheese
3. 2 tablespoons chopped chives
4. 3 tablespoons of butter
5. A portion of homemade pepperoni (see the last recipe of this article)
6. Onion (diced)

Method

1. In a small bowl, mix grated Emmental cheese with heavy cream and chopped chives
2. Melt a spoonful of butter in a pan
3. Throw in the chopped onion and fry until golden
4. Remove the onion from the pan and set it aside
5. Melt the remaining butter in the same pan
6. When the butter is hot, throw in the home-cooked speck
7. We then cook these on medium-high heat until they are golden brown and crispy on the edges
8. Add the cheese mixture to the pan
9. Stir vigorously to combine the ingredients and melt the cheese
10. Garnish with chopped chives and crispy fried onion

Baked skewers with cheese and onions

Delicious baked cheese pasta with caramelized onions. This egg noodle recipe is loved by everyone regardless of age. Instead of Emmental, try adding your favorite cheese, such as a bold cheddar, or mix it half and half and flavor this dish to your liking!

What will we need

1. 300 g of pepper
2. Onion (sliced)
3. 180 g Emmental cheese
4. 4 tablespoons of softened butter
5. Salt
6. Pepper

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees
2. In a pot of boiling salted water, cook the egg noodles according to the instructions on the package (or try the recipe for home-made specks given in the last article of this text!)
3. Meanwhile, cut the onion into thin slices
4. Heat the butter over medium heat and add the chopped onion
5. Add salt and pepper to taste and cook, stirring frequently, until the onion is slightly caramelized
6. When the onion is ready, remove it from the heat and set it aside
7. Add the noodles, cooked onion and ¾ of the cheese to the baking dish
8. In a baking dish, mix all the ingredients to combine and sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top
9. Place in the oven and bake at 200 degrees for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling
10. Take out the skewers, let them rest for 10 minutes and then serve

Skewers with chicken and mushrooms

enjoy a creamy mushroom sauce made from fresh mushrooms, traditional chicken schnitzel and original German egg noodles. The recipe may seem complicated, but the opposite is true! You have never cooked such an easy recipe before.

What will we need

For chicken

1. 4 thin slices of sliced chicken breast
2. 250 g of flour
3. 250 g breadcrumbs
4. 2 eggs (beaten)
5. 2 teaspoons paprika
6. ½ teaspoon of garlic powder
7. ½ tsp onion powder
8. Salt
9. Pepper
10. 2 tablespoons of olive oil
11. Spoon of butter

On the spit

1. 750 g semi-coarse flour
2. 2 tablespoons of powdered milk
3. 3 eggs
4. 320 ml water (approx.)
5. A spoonful of oil

For the sauce

1. 500 g of chopped mushrooms
2. 500 ml of beef broth
3. 85 ml of red wine
4. A teaspoon of Dijon mustard
5. A teaspoon of olive oil
6. 2 tablespoons of butter
7. 60 g plain flour
8. Salt
9. Pepper

Method

1. Mix the flour and powdered milk in a bowl for the skewers
2. Make a well in the middle and then add the wet ingredients
3. Mix the dough until it comes together
4. The consistency should resemble pancake batter, but thicker
5. Let it rest for 30 minutes
6. In a large pot with salted boiling water and a spoonful of oil, we will cook the speck
7. To shape the noodles, we will use a slotted spoon with large holes or a colander with large holes or a special mold for gnocchi or skewers
8. Push the dough through the mold and cook for 2-3 minutes until they rise to the surface
9. After cooking, remove them from the water and set them aside
10. While the specks are resting, we will prepare the meat
11. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees
12. Divide the flour, breadcrumbs and beaten eggs into three bowls
13. Add salt and pepper to the flour
14. Add paprika, garlic powder and onion powder to the breadcrumbs and mix
15. We wrap each piece of chicken on both sides in triple wrap
16. Melt half a spoonful of butter in a pan over medium heat and add a spoonful of olive oil
17. Place two pieces of wrapped chicken breast in the pan
18. Fry until golden for 3 to 4 minutes on each side
19. Take the breast out and put it on a plate and put it in the oven
20. Repeat with the remaining meat
21. We keep all four steaks warm in the oven
22. Heat a pan with oil for the mushroom sauce
23. Add the mushrooms and lightly sprinkle them with salt
24. Cook, stirring frequently, until the mushrooms begin to turn golden, about 2 minutes
25. Add butter
26. Once dissolved, add the flour and stir until the ingredients in the pan are coated
27. We will start pouring in the beef broth very slowly
28. Stir thoroughly to combine the roux with the broth
29. Finally, add red wine and Dijon mustard
30. Bring the sauce to a boil and then reduce the heat
31. Season with salt and pepper
32. We then layer homemade spitz, chicken steak on the plate and cover everything with mushroom sauce with mushrooms

Skewers with cabbage and bacon

Enjoy red cabbage, crispy onions and baked bacon in this take on classic German egg noodles!

What will we need

For filling

1. 500 g thinly sliced red cabbage
2. 250 g thinly sliced red onion
3. 300 g chopped bacon (cut into small pieces)
4. Salt
5. Pepper
6. ½ minced garlic
7. Spoon of butter
8. Fresh chopped parsley (for garnish)

On the spit

1. 250 g semi-coarse flour
2. 120 ml of milk
3. 2 eggs (beaten)
4. ½ teaspoon of freshly ground nutmeg
5. A pinch of freshly ground black pepper
6. ½ teaspoon of garlic powder
7. ½ teaspoon of salt

Method

1. In a medium-sized bowl, mix the flour, milk, eggs and spices
2. Knead everything until the ingredients are well incorporated
3. Let’s boil the salted in a large pot
4. As soon as the water starts to boil, use a skewer to push the dough into the pot
5. This will create small egg noodles
6. We continue until we run out of dough
7. Boil the noodles for 5-6 minutes in boiling water until they float to the surface
8. We take them out in a colander, where we let them drain and then transfer them to a bowl and put them aside
9. Heat a large pan for the cabbage and bacon
10. Add the chopped bacon and cook until crispy, stirring occasionally, for about 7-10 minutes
11. Remove the crispy bacon from the pan and transfer it to paper towels, where we let the excess fat soak up
12. Add the onion and cabbage to the pan with the bacon fat
13. Season with salt and pepper and cook over medium heat for 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage and onions are soft and lightly browned
14. Add the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant
15. Add the butter and mix to combine
16. Add the crispy bacon back to the pan and mix again
17. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper
18. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve while still hot

Healthy Spinach Skewers

Spinach Egg Noodles with Cream Cheese and Bacon Sauce is a quick meal perfect for dinner on a busy and busy week. This rich and delicious dish can be prepared in the kitchen in less than 30 minutes. We guarantee that they will become the centerpiece of the evening’s entertainment!

What will we need

1. 200 g spinach puree
2. 140 g plain flour
3. 90 g of semolina flour
4. 3 cloves of garlic (pressed)
5. Egg
6. ½ teaspoon of salt

For the cheese and bacon sauce:

1. 250 ml cooking cream
2. 100 g bacon (cut into strips)
3. 80 g of grated cheddar cheese

Method

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil
2. Mix the spinach puree with flour, semolina, garlic, eggs, salt and pepper
3. We mix until we get a uniform dough
4. The batter should be thicker rather than thin
5. Place a shape for spit or gnocchi over the pot
6. Push the dough through the mold
7. Once all the batter is in the pot, stir and cook for 2-3 minutes until the noodles float to the surface
8. For the sauce, fry the bacon in a hot pan until crispy
9. While stirring constantly, pour in the cream and cover with a lid
10. Simmer until the sauce thickens
11. Turn off the stove and stir in the grated cheese
12. Throw the skewers into the sauce and mix
13. Serve immediately warm

Vegan spaghetti with tofu

Prepare real vegan eggless noodles! Here you will find simple instructions on how to cook this delicacy from Germany! This recipe is simple, quick, and non-vegans won’t even notice the difference.

What will we need

On the spit

1. 200 g plain flour
2. 3 tablespoons of semolina
3. 2 teaspoons of oil
4. 2 teaspoons of salt
5. 250 ml sparkling water
6. 3 onions
7. 50 ml vegetable cream
8. 100 g vegan cheese (grated)
9. Parsley to serve

For smoked tofu

1. 200 g of smoked tofu
2. ½ teaspoon of soy sauce
3. Vegetable oil

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees
2. Peel the onion and cut it into fine rings
3. Heat the vegan butter or oil in a pan and add the onion
4. Season with salt and pepper
5. Roast for 10-15 minutes until fragrant and golden
6. When it is baked, we put it aside
7. Add flour, semolina, vegetable oil, salt and sparkling water to the bowl
8. We begin to mix and I mix until the ingredients are combined
9. Boil salted water in a large pot
10. Press the dough for the skewers into the pot with a gnocchi mold and cook until they float to the surface of the water
11. As soon as they appear on the surface of the water, we take them out using a slotted spoon
12. Add the boiled egg noodles to the pan
13. Add fried onion, grated vegan cheese and vegetable cream and mix everything
14. Bake the splet mixture in the oven for 10-15 minutes, until golden
15. Meanwhile, finely chop the smoked tofu
16. Heat the vegetable oil in a pan and fry the smoked tofu until crispy
17. Season with soy sauce
18. Sprinkle the cheese skewers with smoked tofu and chopped parsley

Simple homemade speckles

One of the most popular dishes in Germany! Here we have prepared an easy recipe for you to make these egg noodles at home, easily and quickly. Perfect texture and perfect taste, this is exactly how the original egg pasta you know from the Swabia region in southern Germany tastes!

What will we need

1. 260 g plain flour (you can also use wholemeal)
2. 2 teaspoons of salt
3. 4 large eggs
4. 125 ml milk (or water)
5. Spoon of butter

Method

1. Add flour and salt to a large bowl
2. Stir to combine
3. Crack the eggs into a small bowl and whisk them
4. Make a well in the middle of the flour mixture and pour the beaten eggs into it
5. Add milk and start mixing and gradually move to kneading
6. Knead the dough for 16-20 minutes
7. After 15 minutes of kneading, the dough should begin to swell and form bubbles (that’s how we know it’s well done)
8. Bring at least 2 liters of salted water to a boil in a large pot and then reduce the temperature to moderate
9. Using a specola maker (specola grater, gnocchi grater or specola cutter) squeeze the egg noodles into the boiling water and cook for about 2-3 minutes until the noodles float to the top
10. Using a slotted spoon, remove the noodles and place them in a colander
11. And then pour them into a large bowl of ice water
12. Drain the noodles again and drizzle with melted butter
13. Serve warm

Quick and easy, quick and easy

If you’re not sure about the consistency of the dough and you also don’t know how the shape on the spit should look, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Below, we have prepared a video guide for you, where you can see everything and a detailed picture of how the ideal speculum should look like. However, as you can see in the video, you can really use anything to make noodles, so don’t be afraid to improvise.

Spätzle Recipe - How to Make Spätzle or Spaetzle (Tiny German Dumplings)

The exact geographical origin of speck is still unknown to us. It is for this reason that different regions claim this dish.

The tradition of making spečli can be traced back to the 18th century in the Swabian-Alemannic region, where spelled was widely cultivated. Due to the high gluten content that spelled contains, this dish could also be prepared without eggs.

With industrialization, this dish moved from a common dish that was part of the diet of an ordinary citizen to the level of a culinary specialty.

Today, pasta is known and considered a Swabian specialty and is generally associated with the German state of Baden-Württemberg. The total estimated annual commercial production of peppercorns in Germany is approximately 40,000 tons.