These are our favorite ways to use gruyere—a creamy yet nutty cheese from Switzerland. It'll send any savory recipe, from veggie strata to French onion soup, over the top.
14 Gruyere Recipes All Cheese Lovers Should Try
Updated on May 10, 2023
Grilled Cheese and Mushroom Sandwich
Give your favorite grilled cheese sandwich a boost with the addition of earthy portobello mushrooms. This savory recipe takes this portobello mushroom sandwich into gourmet territory. —Josh Rink, Taste of Home Food Stylist
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Sausage & Swiss Chard Lasagna
Total Time
1 hour 45 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Rustic and comforting, I found this rich and cheesy lasagna to be a great way to get kids to eat healthy greens—it's such a tasty casserole they'll never know the Swiss chard is there! —Candace Morehouse, Show Low, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 470 calories, 31g fat (14g saturated fat), 87mg cholesterol, 896mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 22g protein.
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Croque-Madame
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Croque-madame takes grilled ham and cheese to the next level. Ham and Gruyere cheese are layered between thick slices of country bread and toasted in a skillet. Then the sandwiches are topped with Mornay sauce and more cheese and broiled until golden and bubbly. If you stop there, you've got a croque-monsieur; add a fried egg on top and that makes a croque-madame! These sandwiches are perfect for a special breakfast or brunch. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 1118 calories, 71g fat (39g saturated fat), 419mg cholesterol, 2284mg sodium, 60g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 3g fiber), 60g protein.
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Vegetable Strata
Total Time
1 hour 55 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We always serve food at our Bunco games, and since one of us is a vegetarian we like to make fun meatless dishes we can all enjoy. This strata can easily be doubled and tastes fantastic hot or at room temperature. —Doris Mancini, Port Orchard, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 677 calories, 36g fat (15g saturated fat), 244mg cholesterol, 940mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 5g fiber), 35g protein.
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Crockpot French Onion Soup
Total Time
7 hours 30 min
Servings
8 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband and I love French onion soup, so I wondered if I could turn it into a less labor-intensive dish by altering my recipe to work in a slow cooker. The rich, cheesy result was an instant winner at home. —Ronda Eagle, Goose Creek, South Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 157 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 706mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.
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Bacon-Gruyere Smashed Potatoes
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
16 servings (3/4 cup each)
From the Recipe Creator:
Gruyere cheese, bacon, sweet onions and herbs take smashed potatoes to a whole new level of amazing. This loaded side dish is so rich and satisfying, it could almost be eaten on its own! — Lisa Speer, Palm Beach, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 205 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 427mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.
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Sage & Gruyere Sourdough Bread
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
1 loaf (16 pieces)
From the Recipe Creator:
A sourdough starter gives loaves extra flavor and helps the rising process. This bread, with sage and Gruyere cheese, comes out so well that I’m thrilled to share it. —Debra Kramer, Boca Raton, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 98 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 186mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Cheese and Fresh Herb Quiche
Total Time
40 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
With herbs from the garden to use, I created a quiche with basil, parsley and dill along with feta, Swiss, Gruyere and mozzarella. Goat cheese is also yummy. —Sonya Labbe, West Hollywood, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 394 calories, 26g fat (13g saturated fat), 209mg cholesterol, 380mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 17g protein.
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Carrot, Parsnip and Potato Gratin
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Thanks to a challenge in the TOH online community a few years back, my husband and I tried parsnips and discovered that we liked them! In fact, I started growing them in my garden and have been trying new things with them, including this recipe. —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 141 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 208mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein.
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Sage & Prosciutto Pinwheels
Total Time
30 min
Servings
3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I love, love, love to make appetizers and I especially like this recipe because I can make the rolls ahead, freeze them, and then slice and bake when needed. —Kate Dampier, Quail Valley, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 appetizer: 90 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 131mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Mushroom-Gruyere Scalloped Potatoes
Total Time
1 hour 30 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When I started cooking, the only mushrooms I used were the button variety. Now I love experimenting with different types. This recipe is so filling, it can be served as a meatless entree. —Nadine Mesch, Mount Healthy, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 442 calories, 29g fat (18g saturated fat), 104mg cholesterol, 599mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 20g protein.
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Ham & Gruyere Mini Quiches
Total Time
50 min
Servings
10 mini quiches
From the Recipe Creator:
When you make this in muffin cups, each person gets a quiche. I have also doubled the recipe and used jumbo muffin cups; bake about 10 minutes longer. —Gena Stout, Ravenden, Arkansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 mini quiche: 144 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 112mg cholesterol, 323mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 12g protein.
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Pear Gruyere Pie
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love cheese and fruit, so this pie is a natural pairing for me. Sweet and spicy wine-poached pears and a flaky, buttery cheese crust make for a winning dessert you’ll want to make again and again. If you’re serving this for Thanksgiving, bake leaf-shaped pie pastry on top for a festive look. —Alexandra Penfold, Brooklyn, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 557 calories, 28g fat (17g saturated fat), 96mg cholesterol, 388mg sodium, 65g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 6g fiber), 9g protein.
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Reuben and Rye Strata
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This make-ahead dish is wonderful for brunch, lunch or supper, and it’s so easy to prepare. If you prefer it, substitute turkey pastrami for the corned beef. —Mary Louise Lever, Rome, Georgia
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 382 calories, 22g fat (9g saturated fat), 175mg cholesterol, 1377mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein.
