spaetzle

noun

spaetz·le ˈshpet-slə

-sᵊl,

-slē,

also ˈshpāt-

variants or less commonly spätzle

plural spaetzle or spaetzles also spätzle or spätzles

: a small dumpling cooked by running batter through a colander into boiling water

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The dinner buffet features an all-you-wish schnitzel station with jaeger, franconian, or wiener schnitzel, and a create-your-own cheese spaetzle station. —

Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024 Dishes like Bavarian sauerbraten, schnitzel with spaetzle and pork shanks with sauerkraut were regular specials, alongside American steakhouse favorites like New York strip steak, grilled swordfish and chicken piccata. —

Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 28 May 2024 They also frequent Metzger Bar & Butchery for the duck breast, spaetzle, and pork schnitzel. —

Paige Porter Fischer, Southern Living, 3 May 2024 Ulrich Gellar, an Ostelsheim retiree, beamed at Mr. Alshebl’s enjoyment of spaetzle, a cheesy noodle dish, and maultaschen, the local dumplings. —

Erika Solomon, New York Times, 28 May 2023 See all Example Sentences for spaetzle