The Cheese Plate: Le Gruyère AOP Recipes

Dear Hannah,

We all know and love Le Gruyère AOP! This well-known alpine style cheese is nutty, creamy, earthy and sweet. It is ﬁrm, yet melts beautifully—truly, it is one-of-a-kind! Le Gruyère AOP is also a four-time winner in cheese competitions this year, including a producer of Le Gruyère AOP being named 2022-2023 World Champion at the at the 34th-annual World Cheese Awards (WCA) in Newport, Wales, taking the top spot out of 4,400 cheeses from more than 40 countries.

Spotlight on Le Gruyère AOP

Since the year 1115, Le Gruyère AOP has been produced with the same time-tested recipe in the La Gruyères region of Switzerland. Cheesemakers follow a strict, traditional process, using high quality ingredients and techniques passed down from generation to generation. This month, we are sharing 3 delicious recipes starring this iconic cheese—just in time to add to your holiday recipe repertoire!

Le Gruyère Recipes

Le Gruyère AO P Gratin

This savory Gratin will be a crowd pleaser! It is a rich and creamy starter, perfect to share with loved ones during special occasions.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Le Gruyère AOP

Breaded Le Gruyère AOP Croquettes

Croquettes make it possible to use all sorts of small quantities of ingredients that we would not use otherwise, which helps to reduce food waste. Plus, they make delicious appetizers!

Recipe and photo courtesy of Le Gruyère AOP

Mouttabal and Le Gruyère AOP Brick

This recipe combines global ingredients and ideas to create a delicious and flavorful dish! This dish transports well—perfect to bring to your next potluck!

Recipe and photo courtesy of Le Gruyère AOP

Why AOP Status is Important

Why do Geographic Indications exist?

These labels are set up to:

Protect the reputation of regional foods
Demonstrate authenticity, and help producers obtain a premium price for their authentic products
Promote rural and agricultural activities
Eliminate misleading labels and confusion, so that shoppers won’t purchase inauthentic products (which may be of inferior quality or diﬀerent ﬂavor.)

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Enter to win the Le Gruyère AOP Giveaway

Enter to win the Le Gruyère AOP giveaway on Instagram!

What's a cheesy recipe you plan to make for the holidays? Comment a dish you would make using Le Gruyère AOP during the holiday season for a chance to win:

A branded Le Gruyère AOP cooler containing portions of Le Gruyère AOP Classic, Le Gruyère AOP Réserve, Le Gruyère d’Alpage AOP.

Submit your comment by Nov. 17 by midnight EST for a chance to win. The winner will be selected on Nov. 18!

This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, or associated with Instagram. Basket will be shipped to the winner and is only available to be shipped within the U.S.

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Give the Gift of Travel this Holiday Season

From an adventurous excursion in the rain forests of Costa Rica to a cheese-filled journey to the Swiss Alps, there is an Oldways culinaria for everyone.

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The Cheese Plate is made possible through the generous support of Emmi Roth, Gruyère AOP, Parmigiano Reggiano, FoodMatch, Gourmet–Food, and Whole Foods Market.