Kasknopfle
Käsknöpfle,
also known as Kaese Spaetzle
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 eggs
1 cup milk
3 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, sliced
1 1/2 cups shredded Emmentaler cheese
Directions
Sift together flour, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Beat eggs in a medium bowl. Alternately mix in milk and the flour mixture until smooth. Let stand for 30 minutes.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Press batter through a spaetzle press into the water. You may also use a potato ricer, colander, or a cheese grater. When the spaetzle rise to the top of the water, remove to a bowl with a slotted spoon. Mix in 1 cup of the cheese.
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, and cook until golden. Stir in spaetzle and remaining cheese until well blended. Remove from heat, and serve immediately.