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Spaetzle Recipe Card- German Noodles

This German side dish is easy to prepare and cook. It can be enhanced with chopped onions, bacon and parsley. I am including two recipes, one from my German friend and another from my husband's grandmother.  Both are very easy to make. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 253 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: German

Ingredients

Recipe #1 from my German friend Iris.
  • 2 cups flour
  • 3 eggs medium
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 Tbsp oil
Recipe #2 from my husband's grandmother. The texture of the dough is a little thicker and you will need a different gadget or the board with the knife.
  • 3 eggs
  • ¾ cup water combine with milk
  • ¾ cup milk
  • 2 ½ to 3 cups flour
Build a "well of four" put in eggs, water and milk. Add more flour as need to a thick consistency

Instructions

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  1. Using a wooden spoon or an electric mixer with a double attachment mix all ingredients. Work the dough until it forms large bubbles, and let it rest. While the dough is resting, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the oil. Fill the spaetzle press up to 1" from the top. Hold about 6" from the top of the water. Slowly press over the boiling water. You can use a knife to cut the spaetzle close to the bottom of the press. Wait until the spaetzles float to the top and transfer with a slotted spoon to a bowl. Repeat the process until done.
  2. In a skillet saute ⅓ cup of chopped onion and 3 slices of thick bacon cut into small pieces. Toss in the spaetzles and brown slightly. Garnish with chopped parsley.

Nutrition Information

Calories 253kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 166mg (55%) Sodium 466mg (19%) Potassium 145mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 285IU (6%) Calcium 65mg (7%) Iron 2.7mg (15%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 253

% Daily Value*

Calories 253kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 166mg 55%
Sodium 466mg 19%
Potassium 145mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 285IU 6%
Calcium 65mg 7%
Iron 2.7mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.