Chardonnay Pairings Älpermagronen (Swiss Mac n' Cheese)

Ingredients

• 20 oz Potatoes (cut into ½ inch cubes)
• 7 oz Macaroni
• ¾ tsp Salt
• 4 ¼ cups Milk
• ½ oz Ham (cut into ¼ inch squares)
• 3 ½ oz Gruyère or Appenzeller cheese, grated
• 2 tbsp Butter, unsalted
• 1 lb Onions, cut into fine rings
• ½ cup Beef broth
• ½ cup Water
• ½ tsp Maizena (corn starch)
• Nutmeg and pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Add potatoes, macaronis, salt & milk to pan. Bring almost to a boil, reduce heat & let simmer under occasional stirring until potatoes reach desired softness & pasta is “al dente.” Mix in ham & cheese. Transfer into a casserole dish.

2. 2

   Melt butter in a frying pan. Add onions & bronze. Add broth & water. Bring to a short boil, then reduce heat & let simmer for 1-2 minutes. Stir in Maizena & let simmer for about 1 minute or until mixture thickens slightly. Add onions to the macaroni.

3. 3

   Season with nutmeg and pepper to taste.

4. 4

   Serve apple sauce as a side dish