Swiss – Alpine Macaroni

Swiss Alpine Macaroni is a traditional Swiss dish that originated in the Alpine regions of Switzerland. It is a hearty and comforting dish that is popular among locals and tourists alike.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Swiss – Alpine Macaroni

Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling Cuisine: Swiss Courses: Lunch, Main Course Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 2000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 300 gram Macaroni
• 200 gram Gruyere Cheese
• 200 gram Emmental Cheese
• 2 cup Milk
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 2 tablespoon All-purpose Flour
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 teaspoon Nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
3. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened.
4. Add the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
5. Gradually whisk in the milk and continue cooking until the sauce thickens.
6. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the grated Gruyere and Emmental cheeses until melted.
7. Add nutmeg, salt, and black pepper to taste.
8. Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix well.
9. Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
10. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly.
11. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
12. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 500kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 25g39%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 5g

Protein 20g40%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.