Oh No, I Forgot the Fresh Herb Spaetzle, and it is time for Oktoberfest! Recipe
Ingredients
- Fresh Herb Spaetzle (click here for printable recipe)
- 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 8 teaspoons minced assorted fresh herbs (such as parsley, thyme, rosemary, and chives), divided
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter, divided
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 8 ounces mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3/4 cup (or more) low-salt chicken broth
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