What can I substitute for Gruyère cheese instead of Swiss?

Question

I'm making a macaroni dish and it calls for Gruyère, and everyone says to substitute it for some sort of Swiss cheese, but I don't have any Swiss cheeses (we don't have a very big variety of cheeses at my house). Are there any other substitutes for it?

Answer 1

Yes. Gruyère is a type of Swiss cheese. It's a little stronger and nuttier than Swiss, but it melts well and should be fine.

Answer 2

Chihuahua Cheese Substitute

Answer 3

Gruyère would be wonderful in a mac and cheese dish, but I'd combine it probably with some other cheeses. I don't know why people would tell you to substitute it with something else. It IS a type of Swiss cheese, and has wonderful melting capabilities. I wouldn't substitute it.

Answer 4

Gouda



Edam









Colby



Mild Cheddar, CoJack



Queso Oaxaca



Mozzarella (preferred) or Monterey Jack



Asadero, Queso Quesadilla, Queso



Feta, salty Farmers' cheese



Chihuahua



Muenster, Monterey Jack



Swiss (preferably aged)\

Raclette





American



Mild Cheddar









Muenster



Monterey Jack, Gouda









Gorgonzola



Creamy, mild Blue









Butterkase



Havarti









Manchego



Fontina of similar age, Gouda









Roquefort



Pungent, salty Blue









Parmigiano-Reggiano, Grana Padano



Parmesan









Fontina



Mild Provolone, Muenster









Asiago



Parmesan









Camembert



Brie









Cotija



Romano, Parmesan









Burrata



Fresh Mozzarella









Scamorza



Whole Milk Mozzarella









Mascarpone



Whipped Cream Cheese









Justo Liepa



Bread Cheese









Brick

Answer 5

All cheese is pretty delicious so use whatever your favorite is! There aren't a lot of cheeses comparable to swiss so you'll just have to go with what you like.

Answer 6

You could also use Jarlsberg -- if it's a pasta and cheese dish, really any medium-soft cheese should work fine. You can use cheddar, jack, colby, mozzarella, whatever you've got that melts well... Good luck :)

Answer 7

Try sharp cheddar, parmesan and jack cheeses.