Cozy Meal on a Plate: Älplermagronen

A few weeks ago, during one of those cold winter evenings I was looking for something special for dinner.

Something that warms you from the inside out.

Something that brings your family together around the table.

That’s when I came across the recipe for Älplermagronen – the alpine mac and cheese that’ll have your family coming back for seconds.

Älplermagronen Ingredients

Our Royer Mountain and Tussey Mountain cheeses are the secret ingredients that elevate this dish from good to absolutely extraordinary.

Royer Mountain brings a sharp, brothy, and vegetal profile that cuts through the richness.

Tussey Mountain adds a creamy, smooth texture that’ll make every bite melt in your mouth.

Imagine a dish that combines the creamy comfort of mac and cheese with hearty alpine traditions.

Potatoes join the party, adding extra heartiness to every single bite.

Crispy bacon and carmelized onions add that irresistible smoky crunch and sweet flavor your family will go crazy for.

Why should you try this recipe?

You’ll love how simple Älplermagronen is to prepare.

Perfect for those busy weeknights when you want something extraordinary but don’t have hours to cook.

Your kids will devour it.

Your husband will ask for seconds.

And you’ll feel proud knowing you’ve served a meal that’s both delicious and made with integrity.

Want to know something funny? When I was testing this recipe, Comet the puppy couldn’t resist stealing some of the cooked and cooling bacon right off the kitchen counter.

That’s how good this dish is – even our four-legged family members want some!

Crafting Memories: More Than Just a Meal

As twilight softens and dinner plates tell stories of shared moments, remember that some recipes are more than food.

Recipes are memories waiting to be savored.

They are loved, carefully stirred, and tenderly served.

Älplermagronen is not just a meal—it’s a celebration of family, tradition, and the quiet miracles we create together in our humble kitchens.

Grab a wedge of Royer Mountain and Tussey Mountain and let’s get cooking!

Älplermagronen

Course: Our BlogCuisine: Swiss

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

20

minutes

Cooking time

50

minutes

Total time

1

hour 

10

minutes

This delicious Alpine mac and cheese is a hearty, creamy comfort food that will bring your family together on cold winter nights.

Ingredients

• 2 cups elbow macaroni

• 2 large potatoes, cubed or 1 lb of small potatoes, quartered

• 3oz Royer Mountain cheese, grated

• 3oz Tussey Mountain cheese, grated

• 4-6 slices of thick-cut bacon, cut into ¼-inch-wide strips

• 2 onions, halved and thinly sliced

• 1 cup heavy cream

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Chives for garnish

Directions

• Bring a large pot of salted water to boil.
• Add potatoes and cook for 5 minutes.
• Add macaroni to the same pot and cook until al dente.
• While pasta cooks, crisp bacon in a separate skillet.
• Once the bacon is crispy, move to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain and cool. Remove all but 2 tablespoons of the fat from the pan, and add the onions. Season with salt, and cook, stirring regularly until soft and golden, about 30 minutes. Set aside.
• Drain pasta and potatoes, reserving 1/2 cup of cooking water.
• Return pasta to pot and add heavy cream, stirring until the cream begins to warm.
• Add the shredded cheese and stir until the cheese is melted and creamy.
• Serve topped with caramelized onions, crispy bacon bits, and chopped chives, and watch your family smile.

Notes

• Applesauce is often served as a side dish for this meal