Herbed Spaetzle
Soft German spaetzle dumplings enriched with fresh parsley and chives, then pan-fried in butter until lightly golden. A flavorful and comforting side dish perfect with meats or on its own.
This recipe is german style, dinner, scaled for 6 servings, with 15 min prep and 20 min cook.
Prep: 15 min · Cook: 20 min · Total: 35 min · Serves: 6
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include all-purpose flour, eggs, milk, salt.
- Follow all 8 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 0.125 tsp ground nutmeg
- 3 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- 3 tbsp fresh chives (chopped)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, flour, salt, pepper, nutmeg, parsley, and chives until smooth.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a gentle boil.
- Press batter through a spaetzle maker or colander into the simmering water.
- Cook until spaetzle float to the surface, then remove and drain.
- Transfer spaetzle to an ice bath briefly, then drain well.
- Melt butter in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add spaetzle and sauté, stirring frequently, until lightly golden and slightly crispy.
- Season to taste and serve immediately.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 320
- Protein: 10 g
- Fat: 12 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.