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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
500 ml milk
1 chicken bouillon cube
apple puree
salt
black pepper
nutmeg
100 g bacon
1 small onion
2-3 medium potatoes
250 g gruyere cheese
250 g emmental cheese
300 g pasta (penne)
2 tablespoons butter

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

1

Start by boiling water in a pot.

2

Add diced potatoes to the boiling water and cook for about 15 minutes.

3

Add salt to the water for flavor.

4

In a separate skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.

5

Once the butter is melted, add the sliced onion and sauté until translucent.

6

Add 100 g of bacon to the skillet and cook until crispy.

7

After 15 minutes, check the potatoes to ensure they are cooked through.

8

In a bowl, combine 500 ml of milk and the chicken bouillon cube, stirring until dissolved.

9

Add the pasta (300 g) to the boiling water with the potatoes and cook for 10 minutes, ensuring it is slightly less than al dente.

10

Combine the milk mixture with the pasta and potatoes in the pot.

11

Add the cooked bacon and sautéed onions to the mixture.

12

Stir in 250 g of grated gruyere cheese and 250 g of grated emmental cheese, mixing well until melted and combined.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboilingbaking

Equipment Needed

potskilletbowlknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkgluten

Also Known As

AlpermacaroniAlpine Macaroni

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