Bacon Onion Spaetzle

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Food network, $40 a day - jackson hole, wy; recipe courtesy roger freedman. side note: in switzerland it is common to add raclette or gruyere cheese to this dish (referred to as alpine macaroni).

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Steps

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In a medium bowl , combine the flour , salt , and nutmeg.

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In a separate bowl , combine the eggs and milk.

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Add the egg mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until smooth.

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Let stand for 30 minutes.

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Press the batter through a sieve into boiling salted water.

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Cook about 1 minute.

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Drop cooked spaetzle into ice water.

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Drain spaetzle and set aside.

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In a skillet , cook the bacon over medium heat until golden , about 4 to 5 minutes.

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Add onions and cook until soft , about 4 to 5 minutes.

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In a separate skillet , saute the cooked spaetzle in the oil until golden.

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Add the bacon mixture , season as needed with salt and pepper , and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.

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Ingredients

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all-purpose flour, salt, ground nutmeg, eggs, milk, smoked bacon, yellow onion, olive oil, fresh parsley leaves, salt & freshly ground black pepper