Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 3 eggs
• 3/8 cup 2% milk
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 1/2 cups shredded Emmentaler cheese

Directions

1. Sift together flour, nutmeg, salt and pepper.
2. Beat eggs in a medium bowl.
3. Alternately mix in milk and the flour mixture until smooth.
4. Let stand for 30 minutes.
5. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
6. Press batter through a spaetzle press into the water. You may also use a potato ricer, colander, or a cheese grater.
7. When the spaetzle has floated to the top of the water, remove it to a bowl with a slotted spoon. Mix in 1 cup of the cheese.
8. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
9. Add onion, and cook until golden. Stir in spaetzle and remaining cheese until well blended.
10. Remove from heat, and serve immediately.