Ingredient substitution guide
Best substitutes for Gruyere cheese
Best swap for Gruyere cheese: Swiss cheese, 1:1; milder, melts similarly.
How we checked this: these swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes, and their ratios follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than one published chart. For exact amounts on many common swaps, see the NDSU and Colorado State University extension tables listed below. Editorial policy
What can I use instead of Gruyere Cheese?
The best swap for Gruyere Cheese is Swiss Cheese, 1:1; milder, melts similarly. Another option is Emmental, 1:1; closest true substitute. A third option is Comte, 1:1; nuttier, excellent swap. The table below also lists Jarlsberg, 4 swaps in all.
| Swap | Ratio and notes |
|---|---|
| Swiss cheese | 1:1; milder, melts similarly |
| Emmental | 1:1; closest true substitute |
| Comte | 1:1; nuttier, excellent swap |
| Jarlsberg | 1:1; milder and slightly sweeter |
Source and limits
These swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes to your kitchen, last updated . We remove swaps known to be unsafe, but not every swap has been tested in a kitchen, and a swap is cooking guidance, not an allergen or nutrition equivalent. Check labels and what the recipe needs before substituting.
The ratios and usage notes follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than a single published chart. These two university extension tables list exact amounts for many common swaps:
- Ingredient Substitutions (FN198), NDSU Extension (opens in a new tab)
- Ingredient Substitutions (9.329), Colorado State University Extension (opens in a new tab)
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