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Gruyère cheese
Gruyère cheese is a yellow cheese made from cow's milk. It is made in Switzerland and is named after the town of Gruyères in Switzerland. It is hard, slightly salty, and piquant. When fully aged (three to twelve months) it tends to have small holes and cracks.
Uses
- Fondue: Gruyère is a main component of cheese fondue besides Vacherin and Emmental (depends on recipe).
- Quiche: Adds savoriness without overshadowing the other ingredients.
- Grated/Shaved: On Salads and Pasta.
- Gruyère is the cheese traditionally used in French Onion Soup.
External link
- Gruyère cheese website (http://www.gruyere.com/) -- requires Macromedia Flash.
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