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 the best way to eat Gruyère cheese? ›

You could grate it to serve with pasta or salads, as it is not too overpowering. If you are serving it as part of a cheeseboard, try to include fruits such as pears, apples, and grapes. The sweetness of these fruits is excellent against the nuttiness of the cheese. Cut it into thin slices that your guests can enjoy.

What fruit goes with Gruyère cheese? ›

Apples hold up well against stronger cheese flavors like Gruyere, a sharp cheddar or the crumbly cheeses. Pears: Bosc, D'Anjou, Barlett or Comice are all great pear varieties that also go well with most any cheese, although I tend to especially love them with brie and Gouda.

What food pairs well with 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 gruyere 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.

Should you refrigerate Gruyere cheese? ›

Gruyere, gouda and other cheese which aren't entirely hard or soft can meanwhile be stored in a fridge for two to three weeks after they are opened, or two months in the freezer if the packet is untouched.

What jam goes well with Gruyere? ›

I cut the 6-month Le Gruyère AOP into triangle wedges and paired them with pears and fig jam. The pear notes married perfectly with the fruity element of the cheese, while the fig jam added a nice sweetness to bolster the creaminess.

Can you eat the hard part of Gruyere? ›

But I do find that I enjoy the rinds of most washed rind cheeses. Examples of washed rind cheeses include soft cheeses such as taleggio, Winnimere, Epoisses and hard rind cheeses including Gruyère.

Can gruyere cheese be used on pizza? ›

Gruyère Cheese

You could even try gruyère on a white pizza, using bechamel or a creamy garlic sauce instead of tomato. If you haven't tried this before then we urge you to give it a go. It works especially well with green vegetables like spinach and asparagus. You could even go Florentine style and add an egg on top!

Can you freeze gruyere cheese? ›

Hard cheese (Emmentaler, Gruyère) and raclette cheese as well as extra hard cheese (Sbrinz) are types of cheese that are best suited to freezing. However, if stored correctly, they can also be kept in the fridge for many weeks.

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.

What are the best ways to eat Gruyère cheese? ›

It is the classic accompaniment to good ham in the famed French toasted or grilled croque monsieur sandwich. Indeed, it excels in all sorts of sandwiches and toasted sandwiches and is also the correct topping for French onion soup.

What is Gruyère cheese best for? ›

Young gruyère has a mild, grassy taste that sharpens with age to a full-bodied, fruity, nutty flavor that makes it the perfect cheese for a rich fondue.

Is Gruyère cheese 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.

What does Gruyère cheese taste like? ›

Gruyere cheese has a complex flavor profile that is both nutty and creamy. It has a firm texture and a pale yellow color, with small holes throughout. The cheese has a distinct aroma that is reminiscent of toasted nuts and caramel. The flavor of Gruyere cheese can vary depending on its age.

Is Gruyere 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.

What is the benefit of Gruyère cheese? ›

Gruyere cheese is a good source of protein and has 8.5 grams of high-quality protein in a 1-ounce serving. As a high-quality protein, this cheese supplies all the essential amino acids.

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