Bacon & Onion Spaetzle

Ingredients:

Directions:

1. Slice the bacon, chop the white onion and green onion, and shred the cheese. Set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, eggs, milk, salt, and nutmeg. The mixture will be sticky but should also be slightly runny. If it is not, add another 1-2 Tbsp milk and stir to combine. Set aside.
3. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat.
4. Add the bacon to the skillet and heat until the bacon starts to render some fat. Then, add the white onion. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the bacon is crisp, and the onions are slightly caramelized.
5. While the bacon and onion cook, make the spaetzle. Place the spaetzle maker over the boiling water. Add 1-2 heaping scoops of the batter into the basket. Slowly move the basket back and forth over the boiling water to allow the batter to drop through the slots and into the water. The batter will initially sink and then start to float.
6. Let the batter boil for about 30 seconds, then use a slotted spoon to remove to a large bowl. Remove all pieces from the boiling water before starting with the next batch. Repeat until all batter has been used.
7. Add the spaetzle to the bacon and onion mixture and toss to combine.
8. Add the shredded gruyere cheese and toss to combine. Continue to heat through until the cheese is completely melted. Remove from the heat.
9. Serve warm and garnish with sliced green onion. Enjoy!