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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.

Swiss cheese slices

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)
Amount per Serving
Calories 501Calories from Fat 330
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 36.7g 56%
Saturated Fat 23.5g 117%
Trans Fat ~
Cholesterol 121mg 40%
Sodium 253mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 7.1g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Sugars 1.7
Protein 35.5g
Vitamin A 22% Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 104% Iron 1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs.

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

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

Cheese Mushroom Hearty Meatballs

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Cheese Mushroom Meatballs recipe

Turkey Reuben Sandwiches

Turkey Reuben Sandwiches

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Quick and easy way of using up leftover turkey. Turkey, topped with sauerkraut and melted swiss cheese.

Mexican Pizza Grilled Cheese

Mexican Pizza Grilled Cheese

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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 and Egg Sandwich with Swiss Cheese

Picked Vegetables & Egg Sandwich with Swiss Cheese

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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

Pigs in a Blanket Reuben

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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

The Mr. Turkey Sandwich

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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!

Artichoke Spinach Dip

Artichoke Spinach Dip

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I got this recipe from a friend I used to work with. It is so good!

Bistro Cheeseburger

Bistro Cheeseburger

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Very Cheesy Cream of Broccoli Soup

Very Cheesy Cream of Broccoli Soup

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Cream of Broccoli Soup recipe

Breakfast Broccoli Bread Pudding

Breakfast Broccoli Bread Pudding

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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.

Cheesy Pan-Roasted Broccoli

Cheesy Pan-Roasted Broccoli

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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

Breakfast Mexican Pizza

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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

Basil Pesto, Sun-Dried Tomato Sandwich with Swiss Cheese

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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 and Mushroom Omelette

Aspragus, Bell Pepper & Mushroom Omelette

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Like making omelette for breakfast, because it's easy, filling and packed with nutrients.

Special Club Sandwich

Special Club Sandwich

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I substituted deli roasted turkey breast for the chicken and used whole grain oatmeal bread. Outstanding.

Swiss Broccoli Soup

Swiss Broccoli Soup

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Swiss Broccoli Soup recipe

Open Face Spinach Egg Sandwich

Open Face Spinach Egg Sandwich

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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.

Ham and Cheese Casserole

Ham & Cheese Casserole

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An easy classic combination of diced ham, potatoes and cheese with a tangy sauce.

4th of July Grilled Portobello Burgers

4th of July Grilled Portobello Burgers

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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

Low Fat Quiche Lorraine

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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

Cauliflower Au Gratin

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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.

Bernese Potato Soup

Bernese Potato Soup

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Bernese Potato Soup recipe

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