Cheese Spaetzle Recipe

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup Gruyere cheese
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup milk
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley

1. Mix flour, salt, pepper, and half the cheese together in a large bowl.
2. In a smaller bowl, whisk the eggs and milk together.
3. Making a well in the flour mixture, pour in the egg mixture.
4. Gradually draw flour from the sides into the eggs until well combined; the dough should be smooth and very thick.
5. Let dough rest 10 to 15 minutes.
6. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to the boil, covered, over high heat.
7. Reduce heat to a low simmer.
8. Set a large-holed colander over the simmering water.
9. Put dough into the colander, and using a rubber spatula or ladle, push the dough through the holes into the water, about 3 to 4 minutes.
10. Cook each batch until the spaetzle float to the surface, stirring gently to prevent sticking.
11. Use a slotted spoon or small strainer to transfer the cooked spaetzle to another larger strainer or a clean colander to drain, rinsing with cold water.
12. Continue making spaetzle until all the batter is used.
13. Melt the butter in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
14. Add the spaetzle and cook, tossing to coat evenly, until at least half the spaetzle are browned, about 8 minutes.
15. To serve, sprinkle with the parsley and the remaining cheese.

flour, salt, black pepper, gruyere cheese, eggs, milk, unsalted butter, flatleaf

Taken from www.chowhound.com/recipes/cheese-spaetzle-31595 (may not work)