Spaetzle - KHGI-TV/KWNB-TV/KHGI-CD-Grand Island, Kearney, Hastings

• 1 cup flour
• 1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp milk
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 Tbsp butter
• Swiss or gruyere cheese, grated (optional)
• parsley, chopped (optional)
• scallions, sliced (optional)

Bring pot of water to a boil.

Combine all ingredients until smooth. Pass through a colander into boiling water.

Melt butter in saute pan.

Once dumplings float, remove with slotted spoon and saute in butter 2 minutes, tossing to mix well.

Grate cheese atop hot spaetzle and sprinkle with parsley or scallions.