Älpermagronen - Swiss Macceroni and Cheese

grated cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while still providing creaminess.

cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked turkey

Smoked turkey offers a similar flavor with less fat.

macaroni

🥗Healthier: whole grain pasta

💰Cheaper: elbow pasta

Whole grain pasta increases fiber content.

Peel and core apples, then cut into eight wedges.

Add butter to a pan, then add the apple wedges, sugar, and a cinnamon stick.

Stir the mixture and add apple wine, then let it simmer over low heat.

Put water in a large pan to boil.

Peel potatoes and cut them into 2 cm cubes.

Once the water boils, salt it well and add the macaroni and potatoes, stirring to prevent sticking.

Bring the water back to a boil, then reduce to medium heat.

Grate mountain cheese after cutting away the rind.

Peel and finely slice onions.

Drain the cooked pasta and potatoes.

Add cream, one clove of garlic, salt, pepper, and two sprigs of thyme to the drained pasta and potatoes, and mix well.

Melt butter in a frying pan, then add onions and roast until slightly colored.

Add bacon to the onions and stir until crispy and golden brown.

Return the pan with the pasta to the heat and add the grated cheese, stirring until melted.

Transfer the mixture to a serving plate and top with crispy onion and bacon.

Serve with the apple compote.

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