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Granny's German Spaetzle
Granny's German Spaetzle is an authentic spaetzle recipe passed down in a German family for generations. Make it with or without a spaetzle maker.
Prep Time
35 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 304 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
German
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk whole, 2%, or 1%
- 1/4 cup salted butter
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley, and 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg.
- In a separate bowl, lightly beat 6 large eggs
- Gradually add the beaten eggs and 1/2 cup milk to the flour mixture, alternating between the two. Stir until you achieve a smooth batter. Let the batter rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- While the batter is resting, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Once the water is boiling, pour the rested spaetzle batter through a spaetzle maker or the holes of a colander directly into the boiling water. Small, elongated drops of dough will fall into the water.
- Cook the spaetzle until they float to the surface, about 2-3 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove the spaetzle from the boiling water and transfer them to a bowl.
- In a large skillet, melt 1/4 cup salted butter over medium heat. Add the drained spaetzle and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly golden. Serve hot.
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Notes
- If you don’t have a spaetzle maker, you can easily use a colander, cheese grater, or slotted spoon instead. Simply hold the tool over the boiling water and pour the batter through, using the back of a spoon to push it through the holes.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
304kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
209mg
(70%)
Sodium
141mg
(6%)
Potassium
151mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
596IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
63mg
(6%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 304
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 304kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 209mg | 70% |
| Sodium | 141mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 151mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 596IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.