Älplermagronen (Swiss Alpine Macaroni)

Ingredients

• 1 lb Macaroni pasta
• 1 lb Potatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 large Onions, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp Butter
• 2 cups Gruyère cheese, grated
• 1 cup Applesauce
• 0.5 cup Heavy cream
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper

Instructions

1. 1Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large pot (e.g., 6-quart), add the 1 lb of peeled and diced potatoes and cover them with cold water by at least one inch. Place the pot over high heat and bring the water to a rolling boil.
2. 2Once the water for the potatoes is boiling, reduce the heat to medium-high and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and can be easily pierced with a fork. While the potatoes are cooking, in a separate large pot, bring a generous amount of water to a rolling boil over high heat. Add the 1 lb of macaroni pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente (tender but still firm when bitten); drain both the cooked potatoes and the cooked macaroni thoroughly in separate colanders and set them aside.
3. 3In a large skillet (e.g., 12-inch), melt the 2 tbsp of butter over medium heat. Add the 2 large thinly sliced onions and cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are deep golden brown, very soft, and have a sweet aroma. Remove the skillet from the heat and set the caramelized onions aside.
4. 4In a very large mixing bowl, combine the cooked 1 lb of macaroni pasta, the cooked 1 lb of diced potatoes, the caramelized 2 large onions, the 2 cups of grated Gruyère cheese, the 0.5 cup of heavy cream, the 1 tsp of salt, and the 0.5 tsp of black pepper. Stir everything together gently with a large spoon until all ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
5. 5Transfer the entire mixture evenly into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Place the baking dish into the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the mixture is visibly bubbly around the edges.
6. 6Carefully remove the baking dish from the oven using oven mitts. Serve the Älplermagronen hot, with the 1 cup of applesauce served on the side.

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