Alplermagronen Swiss Alpine Macaroni
Swiss mountain comfort food of macaroni, potato, Gruyere and sweet onions, served with warm stewed apple.
- Time1 hr
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.30 a head
- Oven200°C (180°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Melt the butter in a large frying pan over a low heat. Cook the onions for 25 minutes, stirring now and then, until deep golden and sweet.
25 min - 2
Meanwhile put the apples, sugar and water in a small pan with a lid. Cook gently for 12 minutes until soft and fluffy, then keep warm.
12 min - 3
Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Boil the potatoes in a large pan of salted water for 5 minutes, then add the macaroni and cook for 9 minutes more until both are just tender. Drain well.
14 min - 4
Tip the macaroni and potato into a baking dish. Stir in the cream, most of the cheese and the nutmeg. Season well with salt and pepper.
- 5
Scatter over the remaining cheese and bake for 15 minutes until bubbling and golden.
15 min - 6
Top with the onions and serve with the warm apple sauce on the side.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
