Name: Spätzle Casserole with Vegetables
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 Servings
Cuisine: Other

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January 30, 2026

This hearty vegetable Spätzle casserole combines tender leeks, mushrooms, and spinach in a creamy garlic‑cream cheese sauce, all baked with melty cheese until golden and bubbly. Quick, comforting, and easily customizable with whole-grain Spätzle or extra veggies, it’s perfect for a cozy weeknight meal.

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Spätzle Casserole with Vegetables

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WarningMilk and 4 other allergens identified

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) with top and bottom heat. Clean the mushrooms and tear them into smaller pieces by hand. Slice the leek lengthwise, remove the outer layer, rinse thoroughly, and cut into thin half-moons. Peel and finely chop the garlic.

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the leek and garlic with a pinch of salt and sauté for about 2 minutes. Add the mushrooms, crumble the bouillon cube over the pan with your fingers, stir well, and cook for another 2–3 minutes.

Once the mushrooms are tender, add the spinach. If it’s not fully thawed yet, cook it a little longer while letting it thaw completely. Reduce the heat slightly, then stir in the cream cheese. Season the sauce with salt, pepper, and nutmeg, and finally fold in the Spätzle.

Transfer the vegetable-Spätzle mixture into a baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Sprinkle the grated cheese on top and bake for 20 minutes at 400°F (200°C) until golden and bubbly.

Serve with freshly chopped parsley, if desired.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Spätzle Texture Perfection 🍝
If using store-bought Spätzle, briefly blanch them in salted water for 1-2 minutes to prevent overcooking during the casserole baking process.
Vegetable Moisture Management 💧
Thoroughly drain the frozen spinach and pat mushrooms dry to prevent excess liquid from making the casserole watery and losing its creamy consistency.
Flavor Layering Technique 🧄
Sauté leeks and garlic in canola oil until they're soft and fragrant before adding to the casserole to develop a deeper, more complex flavor profile.
Cheese Melting Hack 🧀
Grate your cheese freshly and mix different varieties for a more nuanced melting quality - try combining a sharp and a creamy cheese for optimal texture.
Nutmeg Elevation Trick 🌰
Freshly grate whole nutmeg instead of using pre-ground for a more aromatic and vibrant flavor that will subtly enhance the cream cheese sauce.

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Jule’s Menu

Hi, I’m Julia, and I’m the recipe developer, photographer, and author behind Jules’ Menu. I’ve spent the last eight years perfecting healthy everyday recipes so they strike the perfect balance between healthy and nourishing, simple and practical, and gourmet-level delicious.