Gruyere Cheese Recipes (2024)

Looking for ways to use Gruyere cheese? You’ve come to the right place! Check out these delicious recipes with Gruyere cheese.

1) Gruyere mac and cheese

What’s a better recipe to use a well-melting and flavorful cheese than mac and cheese? This recipe for baked mac and cheese uses both Gruyere cheese and cheddar, it’s topped with crunchy breadcrumb-parmesan topping and baked until crispy and bubbly.

You may also want to try the fall version of this recipe with pumpkin puree and fall spices – pumpkin mac and cheese (also uses Gruyere cheese).

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2) French onion soup

Add delicious Gruyere cheese and cheesy bread to a bowl of hot flavorful onion soup and you’ll have one of the best soups ever. Gruyere cheese really elevates this soup to another level.

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3) Mushroom bruschetta

Crispy baguette topped with melted Gruyere and balsamic mushrooms. It makes a great appetizer all year round.

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4) Baked ratatouille

This dish is one of the most popular recipes on the website and for a good reason. It makes an excellent side dish or a meatless dinner. It’s so delicious and looks pretty too. Tomato bell pepper sauce, many vegetables, all baked with Gruyere cheese on top until browned and bubbly.

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5) Beer cheese dip

The best beer cheese dip recipe! Made with 3 kinds of cheese (Gruyere, cheddar, and parmesan) and spices. It’s so easy to make at home so why bother buying store-bought when the flavor is incomparable. Give it a try!

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6) Mushroom Tart

Another reader’s favorite – so easy to make and so flavorful. Your guests and family will be thrilled. This mushroom tart is made with a puff pastry base then topped with Gruyere and balsamic sauteed mushrooms. Delicious can not begin to describe it!

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7) Mushroom omelet

There’s no better cheese to flavor an omelette than Gruyere cheese. I have two mushroom omelet recipes with Gruyere cheese. In this recipe for an omelet with chanterelle mushrooms, the cheese is added directly to the egg batter. In the second recipe (shown below), the omelet is more fluffy thanks to beaten egg whites, and the cheese is added to sauteed mushrooms. Both are VERY good, I LOVE these for breakfast.

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8) Zucchini gratin

This zucchini gratin (or scalloped zucchini) is one of the best ways to use an abundance of zucchini. Lots of sauteed browned zucchini, delicious sauce, flavorful Gruyere, and crunchy breadcrumb parmesan topping. This side dish is sure to impress!

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9) Mushroom quesadilla with caramelized onions

This quesadilla is packed with so much goodness – delicious Gruyere, sauteed mushrooms, and caramelized onions. It takes some time to properly caramelize the onions but otherwise this is a very quick and easy recipe. The flavor is out of this world!

I also have another quesadilla recipe made with Gruyere cheese – this zucchini and corn quesadilla.

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10) Mushroom stuffed chicken breast

An easy and delicious dinner recipe that the whole family will love – chicken breast stuffed with sauteed mushrooms, cheese, and served with creamy sauce.

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11) Mushroom crepes

Yet another mushroom and Gruyere cheese recipe! I bet you can see by now how obsessed I am by this flavor combination 🙂 This time mushroom and cheese combo is combined with spinach and used as a filling for crepes. This makes a delicious vegetarian dinner recipe.

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12) Cheesy potato egg scramble

Repurpose leftover potatoes in this easy breakfast/dinner recipe. Scrambled eggs, browned potatoes, ham, delicious cheese, Old Bay seasoning, sour cream, and chives make this delicious recipe.

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13) Gruyere grilled cheese

This delicious grilled cheese sandwich is made with Gruyere cheese, ham, and delicious honey mustard butter. It’s so good! It’s one of my favorite grilled cheese sandwiches ever. The recipe is in the recipe card below the photo.

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Gruyere and Ham Grilled Cheese Sandwich

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Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 15 minutes minutes

Servings 1 large sandwich

Calories 825kcal

Author Aleksandra

Ingredients

  • 2 large slices sourdough bread
  • 2 tablespoons soft butter
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon mayo
  • 1/2 teaspoon honey
  • salt and pepper
  • 2/3 cup (70g) shredded Gruyere cheese at room temperature!
  • 2 slices ham
  • 1 tablespoon soft butter for cooking the sandwich

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons soft butter, mustard, mayo, and honey. Season lightly with salt and pepper.

  • Spread one side of each slice of bread with the butter spread.

  • Top each slice with 1/3 cup of shredded cheese and a slice of ham.

  • Put one slice of bread on top of the other to create a sandwich (cheese and ham should be inside the sandwich).

  • Spread the remaining 1 tablespoon of plain butter on the outside of the sandwich (both sides).

  • Cook the sandwich in a non-stick pan or put it in a panini press until the outside is golden brown and the cheese is melted. If cooking the sandwich on the stovetop make sure to cook it over medium-low/low heat so that the cheese have time to melt. If the cheese is not entirely melted but the sandwich is already browned, you can put your sandwich for 1-2 minutes in a 350°F (180°C) oven.

  • Enjoy!

Notes

Calories = whole recipe = 1 large sandwich. This is only an estimate!

Course Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine American

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What is Gruyere cheese?

Gruyere is a Swiss cheese that originates from Gruyeres city in Switzerland. It has a firm texture and a pale yellow color. It has a bold, nutty, and earthy flavor. It’s great in so many recipes and elevates their flavor every single time. Gruyere cheese melts very well that’s why it’s often used in cheese sauces. It’s traditionally aged for at least 6 months, but it can be aged longer.

Gruyere cheese substitutes

Gruyere cheese has a pretty unique flavor but if you can’t find it, you can try using:

  • Emmentaler/Swiss cheese
  • Appenzeller cheese
  • Jarlsberg cheese
  • Comte cheese
  • Fontina cheese
  • Raclette cheese

What goes best with Gruyere cheese

Gruyere cheese has a nutty bold flavor and goes well with almost anything – veggies and proteins. The perfect pairing for Gruyere are mushrooms and onions.

Gruyere Cheese Recipes (2024)

FAQs

What is Gruyère cheese best for? ›

Gruyere Cheese melts very well. This makes it a great cheese for a fondue with white wine and garlic. Serve it with crusty bread, crudites and simply roasted potatoes alongside dipping forks for a fun sharing dinner with friends. Because it melts so well, it is also an excellent cheese to incorporate into baking.

What is the best way to eat Gruyère cheese? ›

Gruyere cheese is also a perfect accompaniment to crackers, fruits, bread and pecans, as well as a wide range of meats such as ham, salami, prosciutto. In fact, it's also one of the best cheeses to use in a chicken cordon bleu.

Is Gruyère a hard cheese or a soft cheese? ›

A classic, traditional swiss cheese, gruyère is a semi-hard cheese made from cow's milk that was first made in the town of Gruyère, Switzerland. Gruyère cheese has a firm texture, a rich, slightly nutty taste, and a pale yellow color.

Is Gruyère a good melting cheese? ›

A wonderful melting cheese, Gruyère is also ideal for fondues and dips. Why does it melt so beautifully? Gruyère has a high water-to-oil ratio. This extra water ensures that cheese melts evenly instead of separating into pools of fat.

Why is Gruyère so expensive? ›

The texture is smooth and firm with small holes or "eyes" throughout. Gruyère is considered an expensive cheese due to a few reasons: Firstly, it's made from raw milk, which is more expensive to produce than pasteurized milk. Secondly, it's aged for a minimum of 5 months, which is longer than most other cheeses.

Is Gruyère cheese anti inflammatory? ›

Probiotics found in Swiss cheeses - such as Emmental and Gruyère – could help reduce inflammation and subsequently boost immunity.

What pairs well with Gruyère? ›

Gruyère with its mild nutty flavor and sweet fruity taste is a good pairing with Champagne, Cava, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Merlot and Chianti Classico. A slightly smoked Gruyère, will complement a Grenache, Zinfandel or Shiraz which have spicy notes and fruity flavors.

Should you refrigerate Gruyère cheese? ›

Always store your Gruyère cheese in the refrigerator, ideally between 35°F and 40°F, which is the ideal temperature for preserving cheese. Once opened, store your cheese in airtight containers or wrap tightly in plastic wrap to prevent it from drying out. You can also use wax or parchment paper.

Is gouda similar to Gruyère? ›

Gouda is a semi-hard cow's milk cheese that has roots in the Netherlands. It's best known for its wide range of uses and flavors depending on how long it's been aged. If you're in a pinch, you can use younger gouda in place of Gruyère since it melts easily, but just know that it won't have the same flavor.

What cheese is closest to gruyere? ›

What Are the Best Gruyère Substitutes? There are plenty of other premier cheeses that can serve as good substitutes for Gruyère cheese. Depending on whether you're melting cheese or adding more variety to your charcuterie board, you might consider Beaufort, Comté, Jarlsberg, Emmental, or Fontina.

Is Swiss cheese and gruyere the same? ›

American swiss cheese and gruyère have a similar appearance, flavor, and texture. American swiss is characterized by large holes, or eyes, while gruyère typically is filled with much smaller cracks throughout. Both are a semi-hard cheese, thanks to compression during the cheesemaking process.

Is Gruyere cheese worth it? ›

The strong Gruyère is a fine dessert cheese. Gruyere cheese has a nutty and slightly sweet flavor. It's kinda like a mix of Swiss and cheddar. As for the price, it's partly because it takes a lot of milk to make, and it has to be aged for quite a while, which adds to the cost.

Is Gruyere a good cheese for mac and cheese? ›

Gruyère. Named after a small Swiss village, gruyère is a rich and creamy cheese often used to make fondue, which also makes it perfect for mac and cheese. The saltiness and nuttiness of this cheese can add some complexity to this seemingly simple dish.

Is gruyere good on pizza? ›

Gruyere is a popular cheese to use on traditional pizza slices. The sweet and nutty flavor pairs well with red or white pizza sauces. Because gruyere cheese melts evenly and doesn't blister easily, it is a great cheese for any pizza.

Is Gruyère better than Cheddar? ›

A crowd-pleasing addition to any cheese tray or charcuterie platter. Starts with a Cheddar mouthfeel and then the Gruyere gives you a sweet nutty flavor. Unlike a lot of Cheddars, the Gruyere also improves the meltability which makes it great for cooking. Try it on a panini or flatbread.

Is Gruyère a good cheese for mac and cheese? ›

Gruyère. Named after a small Swiss village, gruyère is a rich and creamy cheese often used to make fondue, which also makes it perfect for mac and cheese. The saltiness and nuttiness of this cheese can add some complexity to this seemingly simple dish.

Is Gruyère good on burgers? ›

Gruyere offers a salty, buttery, nuttiness that elevates the everyday burger into something memorable. Start with a 50/50 lamb-beef patty on an aioli-slathered pretzel roll. Slice up a ripe avocado and throw a fried egg on there for good measure.

Is Gruyère the same as Swiss cheese? ›

Gruyère cheese is a product of Switzerland, which technically makes it a Swiss cheese. However, the actual term "swiss cheese" is an American invention and refers to an entire family of cheeses made in the style of the mountain cheeses originally from the Swiss Alps. Gruyère is one of many cheeses made in Switzerland.

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