Alplermagronen Swiss Alpine Macaroni

5 from 3 votes

Älplermagronen is a Swiss pasta recipe featuring macaroni, Gruyere cheese sauce, cubed potatoes, bacon, caramelized onions & applesauce.

Prep Time10

Cook Time50

Total Time1

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Swiss

Keyword: Aelplermagronen, Alplermagronen, Swiss Alpine Macaroni

Servings:

Calories: 708kcal

In a nonstick skillet over medium heat add bacon strips and fry on both sides until crispy, approximately 8 minutes. Remove crispy bacon strips with tongs and cool on a paper towel-lined plate. Leave 1 tablespoon of bacon fat in then pan and discard the rest.
Return the skillet to medium heat and melt the butter. Add the sliced onions, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring regularly until crispy and golden brown, about 30 minutes. Set aside.
Place the apples in a medium pot with water and cover. Simmer gently on medium-low heat, stirring once or twice, until the apple is completely tender, about 20 minutes. Mash with a fork until smooth. Set aside.
Add the diced potatoes to a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil, add the macaroni and continue to cook until the macaroni is barely al dente and the potatoes are tender, approximately 7-10 minutes. Drain in a colander.
Return macaroni and potatoes to the pot and add the cream and white wine over medium heat. Once the sauce is simmering add the grated cheese and freshly grated nutmeg. Keep stirring until the cheese has melted into a thick and velvety sauce.
Serve the cheesy Alpine macaroni in individual bowls topped with caramelized onions, and crispy bacon lardons. Serve with applesauce on the side.