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Älpermagronen

Cultural Context

Älpermagronen, a traditional dish from the Swiss Alps, combines pasta and potatoes, showcasing the region's hearty, comforting cuisine. Often enjoyed in mountain lodges, it reflects the resourcefulness of alpine farmers who used available ingredients. Today, it remains a beloved comfort food in Switzerland and has inspired variations across Europe, celebrating the rich flavors of Swiss cheese and cream.

SwissCHmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
cubed apples 700g (4 medium)
salted butter 1 Tbsp
thinly sliced onion (1 big size)
chopped potato 220g
macaroni 200g
grated cheese 250g
fresh cream 125 ml
chopped garlic 10g
oil 1 tbsp
salt as required
black pepper powder as required

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

1

Wash the apples well in water and cut into cubes. Boil the cubed apples in water and strain it and allow it to cool. Use a mixer to make a paste of the boiled apples and transfer to a serving bowl.

2

Use the same water we used to boil apples to cook the potatoes and pasta/macaroni. Add more water if needed. Add the chopped potatoes and 2-3 minutes later, add the macaroni, stir it and allow it to cook. Check if the potatoes and pasta/macaroni are properly cooked, then drain the water and keep aside.

3

Take a frying pan on the oven and spread the butter on the pan. Add sliced onions and cook until golden brown and keep aside.

4

Take the same pan on oven and add oil. Add chopped garlic and stir so that it does not burn. Add the pasta/macaroni and potatoes we boiled before and give a good stir. Then add fresh cream and grated cheese and mix well. Be careful not to overmix, else you end up breaking the potatoes. Add salt and pepper powder as required. Keep stirring gently until the cheese has melted into a thick and luscious sauce. It will happen quickly.

5

Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with the onions fried in butter. Serve hot with the apple sauce.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboilingbaking

Equipment Needed

frying panmixer

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Allergens

milkgluten

Also Known As

AlpermacaroniAlpine Macaroni

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