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Älplermagronen
This traditional Alpine comfort food is the Swiss version of macaroni and
cheese. An alternate preparation method is to cover the prepared noodles
and potatoes with the cream, cheese, and spices, and bake in a casserole
dish until melted and saucy.
Serves 8
CARAMELIZED ONIONS:
2 tablespoons butter
2 yellow onions, thinly sliced
ÄLPLERMAGRONEN:
2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced into ½-inch
pieces (about 2 large potatoes)
1 pound mezzi rigatoni
2 cups (16 ounces) heavy cream
4 cups (1 pound) grated Appenzeller
½ to ¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
FOR SERVING:
Minced chives
Applesauce
Heat butter and onions over medium in a large saucepan. Cook
for 5 minutes until onions begin to soften. Reduce heat to low and
stir frequently to prevent burning until onions caramelize, about 40
minutes. Set aside.
Boil potatoes in salted water in a large pot for 3 minutes. Add
pasta and continue to cook until macaroni is al dente and
potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Strain and immediately
return macaroni and potatoes to pot and place back on burner.
Stir in cream. Add grated cheese, salt, and freshly grated nutmeg.
Stir until cheese has melted and a thick sauce is formed.
Serve Älplermagronen with caramelized onions, applesauce,
and chives.
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