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German Spaetzle Dumplings

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"Traditional German dumplings. You can also mince a few pieces of bacon in a pan, and heat the cooked spaetzle in the bacon drippings-only omit the butter, if preparing recipe with bacon."
German Spaetzle Dumplings Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 119 times with an average star rating of 4.5
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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 pinch freshly ground white pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 gallon hot water
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

DIRECTIONS

  1. Mix together flour, salt, white pepper, and nutmeg. Beat eggs well, and add alternately with the milk to the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth.
  2. Press dough through spaetzle maker, or a large holed sieve or metal grater.
  3. Drop a few at a time into simmering liquid. Cook 5 to 8 minutes. Drain well.
  4. Saute cooked spaetzle in butter or margarine. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top, and serve.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 2, 2006 by Amy S. 
Great recipe, the flavor is BETTER! than our favorite authentic German restaurant. The nutmeg... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 10, 2004 by Petunia Pig 
This recipe was wonderful with our Beef Strogonoff! It was a little tricky to make at first... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 10, 2004 by ELENASEVAS 
This was extremely tasty! It's good with parmesan mixed in as well. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 10, 2004 by ZOE IN NC 
What a yummy recipe! It's super-quick, uber-easy and downright delicious. I found that by... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 22, 2006 by Paula B 
These are wonderful. My kids love them. I do not have a Spaetzle maker, so i use a flat... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 10, 2004 by JENVEE 
In keeping with the New Year's eve Italian family tradition of eating lentils for prosperity,I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 3, 2004 by Daniel den Hoed 
Delicious. I just wonder if the recipe is really for 6 servings. We had 2 servings out if it.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 10, 2006 by Carmen 
This recipe is perfect. I made 4x the amount so we could eat some later on. The nutmeg is a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 10, 2004 by Steve 
I thought I was in Germany! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 10, 2004 by SNOWGEMS 
I serve these with beef stew. Yummy. Just like my mother used to make. MORE

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Nutritional Information
German Spaetzle Dumplings

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 142

  • Total Fat: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 82mg
  • Sodium: 279mg
  • Total Carbs: 16.9g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.7g
  • Protein: 4.7g

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