Swiss Macaroni Recipes

ÄLPLERMAGRONEN (SWISS ALPINE MACARONI)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375˚F. Lightly grease a large casserole dish.
• In a large frying pan, melt butter over medium low heat. Add the onions, season with a pinch of salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and caramelized. This will take about 30 minutes.
• Bring large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Once water comes to a boil, add the cubed potatoes. As they begin to soften, after about 5 minutes, add the dried penne. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender and pasta is barely tender, about 7 minutes. The pasta will cook a little further as it bakes. Drain and set aside.
• In a medium bowl, season cream with salt, pepper, and about 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg.
• Add 1/3 of penne and potatoes to the bottom of prepared dish. Evenly cover with 1/3rd of the grated cheese. Top with another 1/3 of penne and potatoes. Top with another 1/3rd of the cheese, then remaining penne and potatoes. Top evenly with the remaining shredded cheese. Pour the seasoned cream over the layers.
• Bake in preheated oven until heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 15-20 minutes. Remove from the oven and evenly top with the caramelized onions.
• Serve the Älplermagronen hot either over the applesauce or with the applesauce on the side. If desired, top with a little fresh parsley or chives.

SWISS MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Add the cheese, salt and pepper. Drain macaroni. Add to cheese mixture; toss gently to coat.

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.

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.