I am making Onion soup which calls for gruyere shredded cheese. None is available in my area. What is a good substitute for gruyere cheese?
2006-11-14 05:32:32 · 10 answers · asked by ravirovanovich 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
In order of preference:
Look for some "Aged Swiss Cheese", or Emmenthaler cheese or any Swiss cheese. They'll work and taste better in the soup than Gruyere. I know Gruyere cheese is expensive, but there is really no substitution for it's unique rich, nutty taste, especially in a quiche. I'm surprised you can't get any in your locale (but then I'm thinking of the USA).
2006-11-14 05:57:27 · answer #1 · answered by mailrick12 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Substitute Gruyere Cheese
2016-11-12 21:52:38 · answer #2 · answered by jodie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Emmenthaller or Emmental is a good substitute. This is the holy traditional Swiss cheese that you will know. The "Swiss" cheese you recognize in American super markets is based on this imported cheese, it has a less strong taste, and most people don't know the difference because they have never had the real thing. Anything in your regular super market labelled as Swiss will do, you can also add in a little parmasean for a stonger taste.
2006-11-14 11:39:17 · answer #3 · answered by Che-K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look for a smoked swiss cheese, that what is usually used for onion soup anyway. Gruyere is good, but it lacks in flavor a little. I would use the swiss anyway... much tastier.
2006-11-14 05:43:56 · answer #4 · answered by ihavenoidea 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Emmental cheese is virtually the same, it also has a similar melting point so it is good for croutons.
If you are making the clasical French onion soup, you should finish it with a large crouton made with french bread, and melt the cheese over this(make sure you use plenty of cheese)
2006-11-14 06:59:44 · answer #5 · answered by by eck lass 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Swiss or Jarlsberg
2006-11-14 05:37:21 · answer #6 · answered by KathyS 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Edam
2006-11-14 05:40:44 · answer #7 · answered by frankmilano610 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
regular swiss is fine
2006-11-14 06:27:26 · answer #8 · answered by chef spicey 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Provalone, Mozzarella, or Swiss would be my choice.
2006-11-14 05:58:24 · answer #9 · answered by MB 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
american
2006-11-14 05:42:00 · answer #10 · answered by smile 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋