Best 2 Alpine Macaroni Recipes

ÄLPLERMAGRONEN (SWISS ALPINE MACARONI)

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease large casserole dish.
• 2. Bring large pot of salted water to a boil.
• 3. In a large frying pan, melt butter over medium low heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown.
• 4. Once water comes to a boil, add cubed potatoes. As They begin to soften, about 5 minutes, add pasta. Cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender and pasta is just tender, about 7 minutes. Drain and gently rinse with cold water.
• 5. In a small bowl, season with salt and pepper cream.
• 6. Add 1/3 of pasta and potatoes to the bottom of prepared dish. Evenly cover with 1/2 of grated cheese.
• 7. Top with another 1/3 of pasta and potatoes, then top with remaining cheese, then remaining pasta and potatoes.
• 8. Pour the cream over the layers. Evenly cover with caramelized onions.
• 9. Cover and bake in preheated oven until heated through and cheese is melted, 10-15 minutes.
• 10. Serve hot over applesauce.

ALPINE MACARONI

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a large pot and fill with enough water to cover them. Bring to a boil and cook until tender enough to pierce with a fork. Drain and cool slightly, then remove the peels, and slice into 1/4 inch thick slices.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x9 inch baking dish.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook until barely tender, about 6 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until onion starts to turn translucent. Stir in the garlic, and cook for a few more minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
• Layer the macaroni, onions and potatoes into the prepared baking dish. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the shredded Gruyere cheese over the top, and drizzle cream evenly over the entire dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.