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Swiss Grandma's Casserole

Cultural Context

Originating from the Swiss Alps, Swiss Grandma's Casserole, or Älplermagronen, is a comforting dish traditionally made by farmers to utilize local ingredients like potatoes and cheese. This hearty meal reflects the resourcefulness of Swiss cuisine, often served in mountain lodges after a long day of work. Today, variations exist worldwide, with many adding seasonal vegetables or different cheeses to suit local tastes.

SwissCHmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1.5 kg potatoes
1 kg onions
2 tablespoons flour
salt
rapeseed oil
1.5 dl vegetable broth
1.5 liters milk
5 dl cream
grated mountain cheese
nutmeg

cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey bacon is lower in fat; smoked sausage is often cheaper.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: frozen potato cubes

Sweet potatoes add nutrients; frozen cubes save prep time.

1

Peel and cube 1.5 kg of potatoes.

2

Slice 1 kg of onions.

3

In a frying pan, heat rapeseed oil.

4

Add the sliced onions and fry until golden.

5

Preheat the oven to 160°C.

6

In a large pot, bring 1.5 liters of milk to a boil with salt and pepper.

7

Add the cubed potatoes and precook for 5 minutes.

8

Add 1 kg of macaroni to the boiling milk and cook for about 8-10 minutes until al dente.

9

In a bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of flour with 1.5 dl of vegetable broth to create a slurry.

10

Combine the cooked macaroni and potatoes with the fried onions and the cream.

11

Season with nutmeg and mix in grated mountain cheese.

12

Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and bake in the oven at 160°C for 20 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

sautéinglayeringbaking

Equipment Needed

frying panlarge potbaking dish

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

ÄlplermagronenSwiss Alpine Casserole

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