Step 1

Mix flour, cheese, chives and pepper in large bowl. Beat eggs and milk until blended; add to flour mixture. Stir until soft dough forms. Let dough rest 5 min.

Step 2

Bring water to boil in large saucepan. Squeeze dough out into the water using a spaetzle maker or by pressing through a colander with large holes. Cook 2 to 4 min. or until spätzle rise to the top of the water and are tender; drain.

Step 3

Melt butter in saucepan on medium heat. Add spätzle; cook 1 min., stirring to evenly coat.