Swiss Mac and Cheese

Swiss Husband = Swiss Cheese.  My Swiss husband takes cheese very seriously.  Nothing frustrates a Euro foodie more  than American Mac and Cheese in blue box.

“Oh Sweetheart…it’s terrible.  Don’t even bring that box into the house.”

It can be a little dramatic, but Ettore has a point.  Great Mac and Cheese is easier than you think, not that expensive, and DEE-LISH.

Ettore is putting his cheese where his mouth is and bringing us a great Swiss Mac and Cheese.  Makes me want to yodel just thinking about how good this recipe is.

SWISS MACARONI AND CHEESE

1. lb Macaroni Pasta

1 Cup Grated Swiss Cheese

1 Cup Grated Gruyere Cheese

1 Whole White Onion, chopped

1 Cup Chopped Smoked Ham (optional)

1 Tbl. Olive Oil

1 Tbl. Butter

Salt

In a large pot bring water to a boil and add macaroni noodles, making sure to add a pinch of salt to water.  In a separate skillet add butter and olive oil and add one whole chopped white onion and sautee till golden brown.  In a separate skillet add chopped smoked ham and sautee till brown around the edges.  You can add a little butter to help the sauteing of the ham.

Grate Swiss and Gruyere Cheese and set aside.

When pasta is finished cooking, drain macaroni noodles and return to pot.  Add grated cheese directly to the pot to melt cheese, add sauteed ham, and add sauteed onions.  Be sure to set aside an 1/8 of a cup of onions for garnish on top of pasta.  Stir pasta until cheese is melted.  Pour pasta  directly into serving dish and garnish on top with remaining sauteed onions.

Eat a bunch by yourself before you kids devour it all.

ENJOY and Kiss The Cook!

M

 

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