Alpine Macaroni

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Alpine Macaroni - Authentic recipe from Switzerland. Ready in 50 min. Try it now!

1. 1

   Cook 400 g macaroni (elbow pasta) together with 300 g diced potatoes in plenty of salted water — add the potatoes about 5 minutes earlier (they take longer). Cook together until al dente. Drain and transfer to a large baking dish.

   ⏱️ approx. 25 min

   💡 Tip: Older versions of Älplermagronen are baked in the oven — this is the more traditional approach. Cooking the pasta and potatoes together saves time and effort.

2. 2

   Cut 2 onions into rings and caramelize very slowly in 50 g butter (15–20 minutes) until deep golden brown. Grate 200 g Gruyère.

   ⏱️ approx. 22 min

   💡 Tip: The caramelized onions are the heart of Älplermagronen — caramelize patiently, don't just sauté them quickly. They provide a deep, sweet flavor.

3. 3

   Pour 100 ml cream over the pasta and potatoes. Distribute the Gruyère on top. Bake in the oven at 180 °C for about 20 minutes until the cheese is golden brown. Top with caramelized onions. Serve with applesauce.

   ⏱️ approx. 22 min

   💡 Tip: Baking in the oven creates a crispy cheese crust — that's what sets this apart from the pan version. Serving with applesauce is a must — the sweet-savory combination is a Swiss classic.