What on Earth is Gruyère Cheese?

Swiss, actually. It is originally from the Gruyère valley in Fribourg. Those Swiss are particularly fond of cheese fondue, for which Gruyère cheese is a principle ingredient (along with white wine and Emmentaler cheese). This cow's milk cheese is aged up to a year - developing a pale yellow hue and a few holes (just like 'regular' Swiss cheese, only fewer and smaller); plus that uniquely rich, sweet, and slightly sharp flavor.

You'll find that this tangy flavor complements the sweetness of chopped artichoke hearts well in our Stuffed Chicken Breast "Ana Luisa".

The Swiss take their cheese very seriously, and good Gruyère is a matter of national pride.

You won't see cheese like this in the store - it's produced in 100 pound wheels. It's later cut into the more familiar (and much smaller!) wedges.

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