Swiss Cheese Cooking Tips
• When melting Swiss cheese, avoid high heat which can cause the cheese to become rubbery. This is a special concern for low-fat versions.• If necessary, shredded Monterey Jack cheese may be substituted for shredded Swiss cheese in equal measures. The taste will not be the same, but it should be quite palatable.
• Gruyére, Emmentaler, Swiss cheese, and raclette may be used interchangably in recipes.
• 4 ounces Swiss cheese = 1 cup shredded.
• Avoid any Swiss cheese with a gray rind. It is an indication of age and/or poor packaging.
• When serving block Swiss cheese as an appetizer or dessert, give it about 30 minutes at room temperature to get the full benefit of the flavor.
• On the other hand, if you need to grate Swiss cheese, be sure it is cold.
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