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Käsespätzle

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60 min.
Prep: 10 min. | Cook: 20 min. | Servings: 8 servings

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.
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