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Alplermagronen (Swiss Alpine Macaroni)

Swiss · Dinner · Easy

Alplermagronen (Swiss Alpine Macaroni)

Total
40 min
Prep
15 min
Serves
4
Calories
680
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Macaroni and potatoes share a creamy cheese sauce under golden onions, with cool applesauce alongside this Swiss mountain supper.

Potatoes make Alplermagronen (Swiss Alpine Macaroni) more than a bowl of cheese pasta: their soft edges help thicken the cream around the noodles. Golden onions add sweetness, and applesauce on the side gives each forkful a tart contrast.

Cut the potatoes small enough to cook alongside the macaroni. Grate the cheese finely and stir it in off the heat so it melts into the cream instead of tightening into strings.

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Method

  1. Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Cook onion for , stirring often, until golden and soft.

  2. Meanwhile, bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add potato and simmer for . Add macaroni and cook for until the pasta and potatoes are tender, then drain.

  3. Warm heavy cream and milk in the emptied saucepan over medium-low heat for until steaming. Stir in salt, black pepper and nutmeg.

  4. Remove from heat and stir in gruyere until melted. Fold in macaroni and potatoes, then divide among bowls and top with onions. Serve applesauce alongside.

Forkue tips

  • Choose dried macaroni made from wheat and water. Use cheese labeled suitable for vegetarians if you need the meal to be vegetarian.

Storing and reheating

Refrigerate for 3 days, keeping applesauce separate. Reheat gently with extra milk to loosen the sauce; add the onion topping after warming.

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Nutrition per serving, estimated

680Calories
22gProtein
76gCarbs
33gFat

Photo: Pakeha, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped and enhanced)

Alplermagronen (Swiss Alpine Macaroni): FAQ

Why serve applesauce with macaroni?

Its cool sweetness and acidity balance the rich cheese and cream. Serve it alongside rather than mixing it into the entire pot so each person can choose the amount.

Can I use another cheese?

Yes. A flavorful Alpine-style melting cheese works well. Avoid very young, bland cheese, which can leave the cream sauce tasting flat.

How do I store and reheat Alplermagronen (Swiss Alpine Macaroni)?

Refrigerate for 3 days, keeping applesauce separate. Reheat gently with extra milk to loosen the sauce; add the onion topping after warming.

How long does Alplermagronen (Swiss Alpine Macaroni) take?

About 40 min in total: 15 min prep and 25 min cooking.

What do I need to make Alplermagronen (Swiss Alpine Macaroni)?

The key ingredients are macaroni, potato, onion, butter, heavy cream and milk, plus pantry basics.

Any tips for Alplermagronen (Swiss Alpine Macaroni)?

Choose dried macaroni made from wheat and water. Use cheese labeled suitable for vegetarians if you need the meal to be vegetarian.

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