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Gruyere is a hard cow's milk cheese with a nutty flavor named for the town in Switzerland from which it comes. It is a variety of Swiss cheese.
It pairs well with fruits and crackers and white wines such as Chardonnay or Viognier. Popular dishes using gruyere are fondue, the sandwich Croque-monsieur and French Onion Soup. It can also be grated over pasta and salads.
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- Origin: Canton of Fribourg, Gruyères, Switzerland
- Considered one of the best cheeses for baking
- Popular in fondue and French Onion Soup
- Aging Time: 5-12 months
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RT @SavorSoupHouse: Grilled Cheese Idea of the Day- Grilled @tillamookcheese with sliced ham, Gruyere & dijon
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Grilled Cheese Idea of the Day- Grilled @tillamookcheese with sliced ham, Gruyere & dijon
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@CherylAnneNY My 4th vintage of Zinfandel is currently in barrel. And yes, I also make cheese. Just starting with aged cheeses: Gruyere, etc
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@CCC6 Oh, whine, whine! What kind of cheese do you want with that? Extra-sharp cheddar? Brie? Jarlsberg? Gruyere? #hhrs
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Monday Night Chili!!! And Gruyere-Chedder Mac-n-Cheese?!! Your choice of Vegetarian Blackbean-Quinoa Chili and... http://bit.ly/2CoXUg
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Fugue Au Pays De Gruyere - $8.99
Text in French, German & English. A wonderful look at the cheese making area of Switzerland.
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Gruyere de Comte Black Label Reserve - Pound Cut (1 pound) by igourmet.com - $15.99
One of France's classics. Made in the Alps in gigantic 80-pound wheels. Very versatile.
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The Great Cheeses of Switzerland (2 pound) by igourmet.com - $33.99
Switzerland 's history of cheese stretches back more than 800 years. Throughout the centuries, the Swiss art of cheese production has hardly changed, having been passed down from generation to generation. Emmi, a Swiss company that helps lo...
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Swiss Cheese Gruyere or Emmenthal Wedge Cheeseboard with tools in slide out drawer 4 piece set - $32.99
This triangle natural white teak with bamboo inlay cutting board has a drawer-style storage compartment for three brushed stainless steel tools. The compact design makes it an easy-to-store travel item. Perfect for the cheese connoisseur. ...
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View All Gruyere Cheese Questions (168) | Ask a QuestionWhat can I substitute for gruyere cheese in baking a cheese custard tartlet? (7 Answers)I think that you're looking for a cheaper, easier-to-find substitute for Gruyere. If that is the case, then Baby Swiss cheese is the closest thing to Gruyere that is inexpensive, ... read moreWhat is your favorite Cheese eaten straight out the packaging? (9 Answers)I have three things I get cravings for: 1. Trader Joe's English Cheddar with Carmelized Onions. Whoa, Nellie. 2. Trader Joe's sliced havarti 3. Real Wisconsin-produced American cheese. To be ... read more
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