Spaetzle with Mushrooms and Ham
A comforting skillet dinner of tender spaetzle tossed with earthy mushrooms, salty ham, and a creamy sauce, finished with fresh parsley.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 20g

Ingredients
- 12 oz spaetzle
- 8 oz mushrooms
- 6 oz ham
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 medium onion
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp parsley
Instructions
- 1
Cook the 12 oz spaetzle in salted boiling water until they float and are tender, about 3-4 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Melt the 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the 1 sliced onion and 8 oz sliced mushrooms, cooking until golden and softened, about 8 minutes.
- 3
Stir in the 6 oz diced ham and cook for 2 minutes until warmed through and slightly browned at the edges.
- 4
Pour in the 1 cup heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 5
Add the cooked spaetzle to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Cook for 2 minutes until everything is hot and well combined.
- 6
Season with salt and pepper to taste, then sprinkle with the 2 tbsp chopped parsley before serving.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet
- pot for boiling
- colander
- knife
- cutting board
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