Explore the rich and nutty flavors of Gruyère cheese in these 20+ recipes! Originating from Switzerland, Gruyère is known for its creamy texture and complex taste that evolves from sweet and nutty to earthy and slightly sharp as it ages. It’s perfect for melting and is delicious in a variety of dishes from simple Gruyère biscuits to French onion grilled cheese.
Traditional Uses of Gruyère Cheese:
- Fondue: Fondue blends Gruyère with other cheeses like Emmental, melted with white wine and garlic for a luxurious dipping sauce. Try it in this Classic Cheese Fondue recipe.
- Croque Monsieur: This classic French sandwich features Gruyère melted over ham and béchamel sauce, creating a crispy, gooey delight. Try it in this Croque Monsieur recipe.
- French Onion Soup: Gruyère is often the cheese of choice for topping this comforting soup, where it melts into a golden, bubbly crust over bread. Try it in this Instant Pot French Onion Soup recipe.
- Quiches and Tarts: Gruyère’s robust flavor pairs wonderfully with eggs and cream, making it a popular choice for quiches and savory tarts. Try it in this Quiche Lorraine recipe
- Gratins: Potatoes au gratin or other vegetable gratins benefit from Gruyère’s ability to melt beautifully, adding a rich, cheesy crust. Try it in this Crispy Parmesan and Gruyère Potato Gratin.
Gruyère Recipes
French Onion Chicken Recipe
This French Onion Chicken is a simple yet crave-worthy dinner that’s made in one skillet! Tender chicken breasts are covered in a rich gravy with caramelized onions, then piled with Gruyere and baked to form a perfectly melty, cheesy layer on top. This is comfort food at it’s very best.
French Onion Chicken
The BEST Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipe
Tuna Noodle Casserole recipe with cheese. Topped with parmesan breadcrumbs, and given a flavor upgrade with white wine, gruyere & red peppers.
Tuna Noodle Casserole
Easy Sheet Pan Cuban Sandwiches (Baked Cubanos)
This Sheet Pan Cuban Sandwich is the ultimate cubano sandwich recipe. Ham, cuban pork & gruyere cheese are layered with pickles and mustard.
Sheet Pan Cuban Sandwiches
French Dip Burgers
Flavorful onion au jus compliments these delectable burgers topped with melted Gruyere cheese to make a perfect French Dip Burger.
French Dip Burgers
French Onion Soup Dumplings
French Onion Soup Dumplings. Gruyere, chicken, and spinach-filled wontons served in a rich and flavorful French onion soup broth.
French Onion Soup Dumplings
Cheesy Baked Gnocchi with Pumpkin & Kale
Cheesy Baked Gnocchi with Pumpkin & Kale. Made with gruyere, mozzarella and parmesan, this dish is a cheese lovers dream. And the addition of seasonal pumpkin & kale makes it perfect for the Fall.
Cheesy Baked Gnocchi with Pumpkin & Kale
Instant Pot French Onion Soup
Instant Pot French Onion Soup with delicious caramelized onions, beef broth, and melty Gruyere cheese croutons is the ultimate comfort food soup recipe.
Instant Pot French Onion Soup
Instant Pot Sous Vide Egg Bites
Instant Pot Sous Vide Egg Bites taste just like Starbucks. With 5 amazing flavor mix-in ideas. Try this amazing copycat recipe at home!
Starbucks Copycat Egg Bites
Simple Winter Cheese Board Ideas
This simple Winter Cheese Board is perfect for the cooler months when there isn’t much fresh produce available. This yummy spread is great for the holidays or small parties and features aged cheddar cheese and gruyere, dried figs, almonds, pecans, and honey.
Winter Cheese Board Ideas
Easy Classic Cheese Fondue
Learn how to make Cheese Fondue at home with this classic, easy recipe. This is the best appetizer to serve at parties because it can be made in just 15-minutes and everybody loves it!
Classic Cheese Fondue
Brussels Sprouts Gratin
This easy Brussels sprouts gratin recipe is a cheesy, creamy side dish that takes Brussels sprouts to the next level! Perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas!Recipe: Salt and Lavender
Brussels Sprouts Gratin
Croque Monsieur
It’s hard to improve upon a classic grilled cheese sandwich, that is, unless you are a grilled ham and cheese croque monsieur.Recipe: The Modern Proper
Croque Monsieur
Quiche Lorraine
Creamy and rich, studded with ham and nutty Gruyère, this classic quiche Lorraine recipe makes a dreamy meal anytime of the day.Recipe: The Modern Proper
Quiche Lorraine
Baked Gruyère Tomato Bruschetta
Baked Gruyère Tomato Bruschetta: The perfect summer appetizer, make it on repeat for backyard gatherings! Recipe: Half Baked Harvest
Baked Gruyère Tomato Bruschetta
Baked Gruyère in Pastry with Rosemary and Garlic
Baked Rosemary Garlic Gruyere in Pastry: festive, quick, easy to prepare, and most importantly, incredibly delicious…THE holiday appetizer!Recipe: Half Baked Harvest
Baked Gruyère in Pastry with Rosemary and Garlic
Simple Gruyere Biscuits
Take your brunch game to a new level with these easy, cheesy, flakey gruyere biscuits. Ready in just 30 minutes!Recipe: Life as a Strawberry
Simple Gruyere Biscuits
Cheesy White Bean Tomato Bake
Served as an appetizer, side dish or main entree, this cheesy white bean tomato bake is out of this world delicious!Recipe: Sprinkled with Balance
Cheesy White Bean Tomato Bake
Puff Pastry Mushroom Tart
This Puff Pastry Mushroom Tart is made with 3 kinds of cheese, garlicky mushrooms, and herbs. It makes a great appetizer, lunch, or a light dinner.Recipe: The Healthful Ideas
Puff Pastry Mushroom Tart
Creamy Gruyere Spaghetti for Two
This creamy gruyere spaghetti for two is a comforting 20-minute dinner for those nights you want to indulge a pasta craving.Recipe: Girl Gone Gourmet
Creamy Gruyere Spaghetti
Gruyère Cheese Twists (Torsades au Fromage)
Known as “Torsades au Fromage”, these Gruyère Cheese Twists are the perfect crowd pleasers to serve with the French apéro – the traditional pre-dinner drinks and snacks in France. Recipe: Pardon Your French
Gruyère Cheese Twists
Crispy Parmesan and Gruyere Potato Gratin
Thinly sliced potatoes baked in a skillet with a creamy garlic sauce topped with Gruyere and Parmesan cheese broiled to crispy perfection. If you are a fan of potatoes and cheese, this dish is for you!Recipe: Flourishing Foodie
Crispy Parmesan and Gruyere Potato Gratin
Gruyere French Onion Grilled Cheese with Thyme Butter
This french onion grilled cheese sandwich is absolutely to die for! It’s loaded with gruyere cheese and caramelized onions that have a ridiclously amount of flavor. The bread slices are spread with homemade thyme butter and toasted to perfection!Recipe: How Sweet Eats
Gruyere French Onion Grilled Cheese with Thyme Butter
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20+ Gruyère Recipes
Explore the rich and nutty flavors of Gruyère cheese in these 20+ recipes! Originating from Switzerland, Gruyère is known for its creamy texture and complex taste that evolves from sweet and nutty to earthy and slightly sharp as it ages. It's perfect for melting and is delicious in a variety of dishes from simple Gruyère biscuits to French onion grilled cheese.
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Serves 6 people
Equipment
- Pressure cooker
Ingredients
- 1/2 stick unsalted butter (1/4 cup)
- 2 pounds onions (halved, then thinly sliced)
- 6 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 Tablespoons flour
- 3/4 cup dry white wine or dry vermouth
- 4 cups reduced-sodium beef broth (32 ounces)
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 Tablespoons dry sherry or cognac (optional)
- 6 1/2-inch-thick diagonal slices of baguette
- ½ pound Gruyère cheese (grated)
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (grated (optional))
Instructions
- Set Instant Pot to SAUTE. Add butter and melt. Add onions and a pinch of salt and saute until softened, 5-6 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook 1 minute longer. Hit CANCEL.
- Add 1/4 cup stock to the onions, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Place lid on pot and set to seal. Press MANUAL high pressure and cook for 18 minutes. When time is up, quick release the pressure and remove lid. Hit CANCEL.
- Set Instant Pot to SAUTE and add flour. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add wine and cook for 5 minutes, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Add remaining broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, bay leaf and salt and pepper. Place lid on pot and set to seal. Press MANUAL high pressure and cook for 0 (zero) minutes (not a typo). Quick release the pressure before removing lid. Stir in sherry (if using). Taste and season with additional salt and pepper, as needed.
- Meanwhile, preheat the broiler. Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet in a single layer. Sprinkle the slices with the Gruyere and parmesan and broil until bubbly and golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and place Gruyere toasts on top.
Nutrition
Calories: 336kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 939mg | Potassium: 606mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 627IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 337mg | Iron: 1mg
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