A Recipe from the Swiss Alps - Älplermakkaroni (A Taste of the Alps Series)

cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories without sacrificing flavor.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey bacon is leaner, while smoked sausage is often less expensive.

Preheat oven to 175° C (350° F).

Cook macaroni and potatoes until they are about ¾ cooked.

Fry the onion and speck.

Combine macaroni, potatoes, onion and speck in a baking dish.

Season with salt and pepper and pour 5 dl. of cream and cover with cheese.

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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