Bavarian Bread Dumplings Recipe | Traditional Semmelknödel

Ingredients

• 8 oz (about 4 cups) day-old crusty white bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp chives, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup smoked bacon, finely diced (optional for extra flavor)
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tbsp clarified butter (for serving)