Swiss cheese
About the ingredient swiss cheese. Including 526 recipes with swiss cheese, nutrition data, photos, and where to find it.
What is swiss cheese?
Swiss cheese is a generic name in North America for several related varieties of cheese which resemble the Swiss Emmental.
Some types of Swiss cheese have a distinctive appearance, as the blocks of the cheese are riddled with holes known as “eyes.” Swiss cheese has a piquant, but not very sharp, taste.
Swiss cheese without eyes is known as “blind.
In general, the larger the eyes in a Swiss cheese, the more pronounced its flavor because a longer fermentation period gives the bacteria more time to act.
This poses a problem, however, because cheese with large eyes does not slice well and comes apart in mechanical slicers. As a result, industry regulators have reduced the eye size necessary for a Swiss cheese to receive the Grade A stamp.
Baby Swiss and Lacy Swiss are two varieties of US Swiss cheeses. Both have small holes and a mild flavor.
Baby Swiss is made from whole milk, and Lacy Swiss is made from low fat milk.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup, diced (132g)Where found
Swiss cheese is usually found in the cheeses section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group
Swiss cheese is a member of the Dairy and Egg Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much does swiss cheese weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 cup, diced | 132 grams |
| 1 cup, melted | 244 grams |
| 1 cup, shredded | 108 grams |
| 1 ounce | 28 grams |
| 1 cubic inch | 15 grams |
| 1 slice (1 oz) | 28 grams |
Related
Dairy and Egg Products
| In Chinese: | 瑞士奶酪 | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | fromage suisse | |
| en español: | queso suizo |
Recipes using swiss cheese
There are 526 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Cheese Mushroom Hearty Meatballs
Stuffed cheese mushroom meatballs filled with melted Swiss and sauteed mushrooms, simmered in a tomato cream-of-mushroom sauce. Hearty Midwestern comfort food served over pasta or mashed potatoes.
Turkey Reuben Sandwiches
Quick and easy way of using up leftover turkey. Turkey, topped with sauerkraut and melted swiss cheese.
Mexican Pizza Grilled Cheese
Who doesn't like grilled cheese? Probably nobody, as far as I know everybody I know absolutely loves it. Quick, easy and delicious. Made this Mexican pizza grilled cheese for lunch, and needless to say, I was totally happy and satisfied. Here the recipe is.
Picked Vegetables & Egg Sandwich with Swiss Cheese
Picked ginger, cucumber and a pan-fried egg are topped over English muffin. An easy and tasty sandwich is ideal for a quick meal.
Pigs in a Blanket Reuben
These Reuben-inspired Pigs in a Blanket feature grown-up flavors of sauerkraut and Swiss cheese with a crispy topping wrapped in a warm, soft dinner roll blanket.
The Mr. Turkey Sandwich
Quick, easy and delicious. I only had salami, and that's what I used in the sandwich. Of course a slice of ham and smoked turkey would double the yumminess. I shredded the lettuce, and seasoned it with a bit extra-virgin olive oil, wine vinegar, salt and black pepper. The tomato slices were also seasoned with a pinch of sea salt. The sandwich was so good!
Brussels Sprouts, Kale & Bell Pepper Frittata
A golden, veggie-packed frittata with tender brussels sprouts, earthy kale, sauteed mushrooms, and melty Swiss cheese. This quick vegetarian breakfast or brunch comes together in 30 minutes with just one skillet.
Very Cheesy Cream of Broccoli Soup
Cheesy cream of broccoli soup loaded with sharp cheddar, Swiss, and a swirl of sour cream. Blended cashews add silky body to this vegetarian, can-be-gluten-free comfort bowl.
Breakfast Broccoli Bread Pudding
Make this light yet delicious savoury bread pudding before you go to bed. Then put it in the oven when you get up next day. You breakfast will be ready while you are enjoying your morning coffee.
Bistro Cheeseburger
Grilled cheeseburger with melted Swiss, charred Vidalia onions, and Dijon mayonnaise on toasted crusty bread. A French-bistro spin on the American classic.
Hashed Brown Omelet
Hash brown omelet with crispy shredded potato crust, bacon, peppers, and melted Swiss. The diner-style skillet breakfast that feeds the whole table from one pan.
Cheesy Pan-Roasted Broccoli
Pan-roasting prevents the broccoli from becoming limp. A quick rich, cheesy (Swiss, Cheddar or Gruyere) pan sauce captures the caramelized bits of flavor. Bring them together and everyone loves their broccoli!
Breakfast Mexican Pizza
Had some fresh bell peppers, mushrooms, pizza sauce, scallions, and whole wheat tortilla, made up this Mexican Pizza for breakfast. Instead of mozzarella or Mexican cheese, I used Swiss cheese. The pizza came out super tasty and quite filling, and I also topped a pan-fried egg. Yum!
Basil Pesto, Sun-Dried Tomato Sandwich with Swiss Cheese
Don't feel like cooking up a storm, make this delicious sandwich with store-bought whole wheat English muffin, basil pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, and swiss cheese. For extra heat, add a few slices of picked jalapenos.
Aspragus, Bell Pepper & Mushroom Omelette
Like making omelette for breakfast, because it's easy, filling and packed with nutrients.
Special Club Sandwich
I substituted deli roasted turkey breast for the chicken and used whole grain oatmeal bread. Outstanding.
Open Face Spinach Egg Sandwich
This delicious breakfast sandwich takes no time to make, and it has all the nutritions you need before lunch. No excuse to skip your breakfast.
Bacon, Cheese, & Tomato Sandwiches
Open-faced bacon, Swiss cheese, and tomato sandwiches on toasted rye with dill mayo, melted under the microwave in 90 seconds. A quick, hot lunch ready in 10 minutes flat.
Swiss Broccoli Soup
Quick Swiss broccoli soup with canned chicken gravy as the shortcut base, milk, frozen broccoli, and shredded Swiss cheese. Weeknight dinner in 30 minutes.
4th of July Grilled Portobello Burgers
Succulent grilled portobello mushroom has the meaty texture, which is ideal for burger. It's also marinated in a garlicky-herby-lemony marinade to build up more flavour.
Low Fat Quiche Lorraine
Reduce the fat of a full flavored quiche Lorraine by replacing the cream with buttermilk and using an easy press in the pan crust.
Cauliflower Au Gratin
Yum. It was creamy, cheesy and packed with deliciousness. This was definitely one of the best recipes to cook cauliflower. Ham just added enough hint.
Layered Ham & Potato Casserole
An easy classic combination of diced ham, potatoes and cheese with a tangy sauce.
Bernese Potato Soup
Bernese potato soup purees buttery potatoes with onion, carrot, celery, and garlic, then melts in Swiss cheese for a silky Alpine bowl. Topped with crumbled bacon.
