CRUMB-COATED SPAETZLE

Crumb-Coated Spaetzle image

"Spaetzle is a cross between a curly noodle and a small dumpling. It's a traditional German accompaniment to all types of roasts, especially sauerbraten." -Patricia Rutherford, Winchester, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup butter, melted

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine flour and salt. Whisk in eggs and milk until smooth. , Fill a large stockpot three-fourths full with water; bring to a boil. With a rubber spatula, press dough through a colander into boiling water. Cook and stir gently for 4-5 minutes or until spaetzle float and are tender. , Combine bread crumbs and butter. With a slotted spoon, transfer spaetzle to a large bowl; add crumb mixture and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Fat 19g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 114mg cholesterol, Sodium 603mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.