Kasknofle (Spaetzel with Cheese and Caramelized Onions)

Liechtensteiner Kasknofle is the National dish. It is similar to mac and cheese. It is hearty, cheesy and delicious. The noodles are made with flour, water and eggs and pressed through a perforated board. Spaetzel boards are available but you can easily use a colander or a slotted spoon in a pinch. The dough is then put into a pot of a salted water and when they pop to the surface they are done. The noodle like pasta is mixed with three types of cheeses and mixed together and baked in the oven. The dish is then topped with caramelized onions. I must say this was better than any mac and cheese I have had and fully understand why it is considered their national dish. It is almost always served with applesauce which is how we enjoyed it.