Gruyere cheese
About the ingredient gruyere cheese. Including 98 recipes with gruyere cheese, nutrition data, and where to find it.
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What is gruyere cheese?
Gruyère cheese is a hard yellow cheese made from cow's milk.
Gruyère is sweet but slightly salty, with a flavor that varies widely with age. It is often described as creamy and nutty when young, becoming with age more assertive, earthy, and complex.
When fully aged (five months to a year) it tends to have small holes and cracks which impart a slightly grainy mouthfeel. To make an 80 kg (176 lb.) round of Gruyère cheese, about 8000 litres (2110 gallons) of milk are used.
Uses
Gruyère is generally known as one of the finest cheeses for baking, having a distinctive but not overpowering taste. In quiche, Gruyère adds savouriness without overshadowing the other ingredients.
It is a very good melting cheese, particularly suited for fondues, along with Vacherin and Emmental.
It is also traditionally used in French onion soup, as well as in croque monsieur, a classic French toasted ham and cheese sandwich. Gruyère is also used in chicken and veal cordon bleu.
It is a fine table cheese, and when grated, it is often used with salads and pastas. It is used, grated, atop le tourin, a type of garlic soup from France which is served on dried bread. White wines, such as riesling, pair well with Gruyère. Sparkling apple cider and Bock beer are also beverage affinities.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup, diced (132g)Where found
Gruyere cheese is usually found in the cheeses section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group
Gruyere cheese is a member of the Dairy and Egg Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much does gruyere cheese weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 cup, diced | 132 grams |
| 1 cup, shredded | 108 grams |
| 1 ounce | 28 grams |
| 1 cubic inch | 15 grams |
| 1 slice (1 oz) | 28 grams |
| 1 package (6 oz) | 170 grams |
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Dairy and Egg Products
| In Chinese: | 格鲁耶尔奶酪 | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | fromage gruyère | |
| en español: | queso gruyere |
Recipes using gruyere cheese
There are 98 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Carrot-Leek Soup with Thyme
This creamy, smooth, flavorful carrot and leek soup is perfect when carrots are at their peak. The soup is easy to make and perfect for a light lunch or dinner. Garnished with fresh thyme leaves for an extra touch of flavor and sophistication.
Cheese Salami Croissants
Flavourful salami and cheese wrapped in a warm buttery croissant. A quick and easy snack or light lunch.
Asparagus & Mushroom Tarts
Asparagus, mushrooms and a bit of cheese baked on a delicate puff pastry base. Store bought puff pastry saves time while impressing your guests.
Asparagus & Gruyere Pie
Cheesy and delicious. The whole wheat crust is so flakey and tasty, the filling is made with sauteed onions, asparagus and gruyere cheese, packed with yumminess. It's great for an appetizer, or a vegetarian main course.
Arugula Salad with Garlic Croutons, Gruyere & Eggs
Great salad, looks elegant but is reasonably easy to put together. Loved the combination of textures, crunchy croutons, slightly spicy rocket (arugula) and perfectly dressed with just a bit of tang from the dressing.
Grilled Portobello & Arugula Salad with Gruyere
Grilled portobello mushrooms are juicy, tender and flavorful, it's a delicious ingredient that can be used to make a salad, with the slightly bitter peppery arugula, and mild gruyere cheese, a tasty, quick and easy salad ready to enjoy!
Cheesy Mushrooms on Crispy Toast
Sauteed mushrooms are placed on toast, then topped with cheese that's melting away by the heat from the tasty warm mushrooms. A quick, easy, and tasty breakfast, no wonder it's one of the British home cooks' favorite.
Caramelized Onions, Prosciutto & Potato Casserole
Caramelized onions and prosciutto bring the whole potato casserole dish to a higher level, and the flavor is rich and delicious. Serve it at your Thanksgiving dinner with your favorite main course.
Spinach-Cheese Puffs
Light fluffy and cheesy. A great party in "la bouche" (the mouth). Can be made ahead and popped in the oven when you're ready to bake them up fresh. The probability is that each person will have no problem consuming 4 per serving!
Osso Buco Chicken Thighs
Rich in flavor - low in cost. Money saving chicken thighs replace the expensive traditional veal in this rendition of an Italian classic.
Spinach, Mushroom & Vegetable Bread Pudding
A great way to use up day old bread. A savory version of bread pudding with spinach and mushrooms that's cheesy delicious.
French Onion Soup - Low Fat
Enjoy the decadence of this rich classic lightened up. This simple and easy French onion soup lets you enjoy without the guilt. Use any leftover bread you might have, it's extra filling using some toasty whole-wheat grain filled bread and it gives a nutritional boost.
Creamy Rich Fettuccine Alfredo
This is an easy and delicious dish to serve to guests that is easily scale-able. Pair it with a tossed salad and some garlic bread and it makes a quick, easy and elegant meal.
Cheesy Potato, Leek & Mushroom Gratin
A delicious combination of leeks, mushrooms and potatoes topped with cheese and baked until crusty on top yet creamy underneath.
Cheesy Spaghetti Squash Gratin with Fresh Basil
A spaghetti squash casserole cooked with Gryuere (or swiss) cheese and fresh basil until the parmesan cheese is browned and the casserole is bubbling. Unbelievably low-fat, low-carb delicious goodness.
Seafood Pancakes
Rich and delicious. We used swiss instead of Gruyere and let out the monk fish using extra scallops. Loved the sauce, thick, creamy and rich with a subtle garlic flavor throughout. The creamy sauce enveloped the seafood stuffed crepes and then we topped them with some leftover sauce and a sprinkled on some parsley for color. Delicious, decadent breakfast. Fairly easy to make too.
