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Nutritional Values
780kcal
30gProtein
72gCarbs
38gFat
6gFibre
375 gServing
* Per serving · 375 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
🥛 Dairy
Alpermagronen
How to order / say it
Say it
Älplermagronen — [elp-ler-mah-GROH-nen]
Order
I'd like the Älplermagronen, please.
Locally
Ich hätte gerne die Älplermagronen, bitte.
Say locally
A creamy dish of pasta, potatoes, cheese, and onions.
Why try it?
Älplermagronen is a beloved dish that highlights Swiss comfort food with ingredients typical of Alpine regions. It embodies the heartiness of rural culinary traditions in central Switzerland.
How it tastes
With its creamy texture and the rich flavors of Swiss cheese and caramelized onions, this dish is served with applesauce, adding a unique sweet contrast to the savory ingredients.
Origin & History — first documented: 1850
Developed by Swiss herdsmen in the 19th century, this dish used stable pantry items like pasta and potatoes, providing sustenance during harsh Alpine winters.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 200 g Macaroni
- 🥕 200 g Potatoes
- 🥛 100 g Gruyere cheese
- 🧄 1 medium Onion
- 🥛 100 ml Cream
- 🥛 50 g Butter
- 150 ml Applesauce
Method
- 1 Boil macaroni and potatoes together until tender.
- 2 Sauté onions in butter until caramelized.
- 3 Mix pasta, potatoes, cream, and cheese, and then top with onions.
- 4 Serve hot with a side of applesauce.
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