German Spaetzle Dumplings

German Spaetzle Dumplings

A side of spaetzle is pure comfort. These noodle-like German dumplings are easy to mix up, then boiled in water and given a quick sauté in butter. Yum!

Preparation Time
25 mins
Cooking Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Calories
141 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Fill a large pot halfway full with water and bring to a boil. Adjust heat so water just simmers.
Step 2
Meanwhile, mix together flour, nutmeg, salt, and white pepper in a medium bowl.
Step 3
Gather all ingredients.
Step 4
Whisk eggs together in a small bowl.
Step 5
Add eggs alternately with milk to dry ingredients. Stir until smooth.
Step 6
Working in batches, press dough through a spaetzle maker, or through a large-holed colander or metal grater, into simmering water.
Step 7
Cook 5 to 8 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon or spider and drain well.
Step 8
Melt butter in a large skillet. Add spaetzle and cook, stirring gently, until heated through.
Step 9
Serve sprinkled with parsley.

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 pinch freshly ground white pepper
  • 0.25 cup milk
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt

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