Alpine Macaroni

Macaroni and potatoes are baked with Gruyere cheese in a creamy sauce, a traditional Swiss dish served on the slopes of the Alps. Try topping it with chunky apple sauce and crunchy onions to serve.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 493 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• salt and pepper to taste
• ½ cup shredded Gruyere cheese
• ¾ cup heavy cream
• 3 potatoes, scrubbed
• 1 (12 ounce) package uncooked elbow macaroni
• 2 large onions, peeled and sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x9 inch baking dish.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.