Älplermagronen (swiss alpine macaroni)

Name: Älplermagronen (Swiss Alpine Macaroni)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Eastern European
Ingredients: 4 tablespoon(s) butter; 2 large onions, thinly sliced; 2 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 - 1 inch cubes; 1 pound(s) macaroni pasta, or pasta of your choice; 1/2 cup(s) cream; - salt and pepper to taste; 1 cup(s) grated, gruyere or emmentaler cheese; - applesauce for serving

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Updated on Jul 16, 2015

This recipe has been posted for play in Culinary Quest - Switzerland. Recipe found at http://www.tarasmulticulturaltable.com Älplermagronen (Alpine Macaroni) is a Swiss pasta dish made by layering pasta and potatoes with cheese, caramelized onions topping with, and serving with applesauce. It is the perfect comfort food as the weather gets colder.

Rate

prep time 15 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Bake

yield 4 - 6

Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter
2 large onions, thinly sliced
2 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 - 1 inch cubes
1 pound macaroni pasta, or pasta of your choice
1/2 cup cream
- salt and pepper to taste
1 cup grated, gruyere or emmentaler cheese
- applesauce for serving

How To Make Älplermagronen (swiss alpine macaroni)

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease large casserole dish.

Step 2

Bring large pot of salted water to a boil.
Step 3

In a large frying pan, melt butter over medium low heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown.
Step 4

Once water comes to a boil, add cubed potatoes. As They begin to soften, about 5 minutes, add pasta. Cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender and pasta is just tender, about 7 minutes. Drain and gently rinse with cold water.
Step 5

In a small bowl, season with salt and pepper cream.
Step 6

Add 1/3 of pasta and potatoes to the bottom of prepared dish. Evenly cover with 1/2 of grated cheese.
Step 7

Top with another 1/3 of pasta and potatoes, then top with remaining cheese, then remaining pasta and potatoes.
Step 8

Pour the cream over the layers. Evenly cover with caramelized onions.
Step 9

Cover and bake in preheated oven until heated through and cheese is melted, 10-15 minutes.
Step 10

Serve hot over applesauce.
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