Swiss Macaroni Recipes

ÄLPLERMAGRONEN (SWISS ALPINE MACARONI AND CHEESE)

Steps:

• To make the bacon lardons: add the bacon pieces to a cold frying pan and turn on the heat to medium heat. Cook lardons, stirring regularly, until the fat renders and the bacon is browned and crispy, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove lardons with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
• To make the caramelized onions: In a frying pan over medium-low heat melt the butter. Alternatively cook the onions in 2 tablespoons bacon fat if you are cooking bacon lardons for the garnish (just use the same frying pan and remove all but 2 tablespoons of the fat from the pan). Add the onions, season with salt, and cook, stirring regularly until soft and golden, about 30 minutes. Set aside.
• To make the applesauce: Place the apples in a saucepan with water and cover. Simmer gently on medium-low heat, stirring once or twice, until the apple is completely tender, about 20 minutes. Mash with a fork until smooth. Set aside.
• To make the macaroni: Add the cubed potatoes to a large pot and cover generously with salted water. Bring to a boil, add the macaroni and continue to cook until the macaroni is barely al dente and the potatoes are tender. The exact time will depend on the macaroni shape. It's about 10 minutes for ziti. If using a smaller shape with shorter cook time (like elbows which need only 6 minutes for al dente) you may want to boil the potatoes for a couple minutes on their own before adding the macaroni. Drain the macaroni and potatoes.
• Return to the drained macaroni and potatoes to the pot, add the cream and return to medium heat. Stir until the cream starts to heat up (a minute or so) and then add the grated cheese, a little salt, and a bit of freshly grated nutmeg. Keep stirring until the cheese has melted into a thick and luscious sauce.
• Serve the cheesy Alpine macaroni on individual plates topped with caramelized onions, crispy bacon lardons (optional), and with applesauce on the side to eat either with the macaroni or afterwards as dessert based on personal preference.

SWISS - ALPINE MACARONI

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a large pot and fill with enough water to cover them.
• Bring to a boil and cook until tender.
• Drain and cool slightly, then remove the peels, and slice into 1/4 inch thick slices.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and lightly grease a 9x9 inch baking pan.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil and add the macaroni and cook until barely tender, about 6 minutes, then drain and set aside.
• Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the onion and cook and stir until onion starts to turn translucent.
• Next stir in the garlic, and cook for a few more minutes then remove from the heat and set aside.
• Layer the macaroni, onions and potatoes into the prepared baking dish and season with salt and pepper.
• Sprinkle the shredded Gruyere cheese over the top, and drizzle cream evenly over the entire dish and bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.

SWISS MACARONI CHEESE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350*F.
• Lightly butter a large ovenproof gratin dish.
• Cook the macaroni and potatoes in boiling salted water for 10 minutes, until just tender.
• Dry fry the bacon in a large non stick pan until lightly golden.
• Pour in the cream and season with nutmeg and fresh ground pepper.
• Drain the macaroni and potatoes well and stir them into the bacon and cream.
• Spoon half into the prepared dish, sprinkle with half the parmesan, then spoon remaining mixture on top, finishing off with remaining parmesan.
• Bake for 10 to 15 minutes until golden and bubbling.
• Meanwhile melt the butter ina frying pan, and cook sliced onion for 5 to 6 minutes til golden.
• Serve the baked macaroni with the onion slices scattered on the top.

ÄLPLERMAGRONEN (SWISS ALPINE MACARONI)

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease large casserole dish.
• 2. Bring large pot of salted water to a boil.
• 3. In a large frying pan, melt butter over medium low heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown.
• 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.
• 5. In a small bowl, season with salt and pepper cream.
• 6. Add 1/3 of pasta and potatoes to the bottom of prepared dish. Evenly cover with 1/2 of grated cheese.
• 7. Top with another 1/3 of pasta and potatoes, then top with remaining cheese, then remaining pasta and potatoes.
• 8. Pour the cream over the layers. Evenly cover with caramelized onions.
• 9. Cover and bake in preheated oven until heated through and cheese is melted, 10-15 minutes.
• 10. Serve hot over applesauce.