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Swiss National Day: Croûtes au Fromage Recipe

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Croûtes au Fromage

Cultural Context

Originating from the Swiss Alps, Croûtes au Fromage is a beloved comfort food that showcases the region's famous cheeses. Traditionally enjoyed in chalets during winter, this dish is a simple yet indulgent way to savor the rich flavors of melted cheese on crispy bread. Today, variations can be found across Switzerland and beyond, often adapted with local cheeses and toppings.

SwissCHmain
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
4 slices bread
1 cup vacherin fribourgeois cheese
1/4 cup white wine
1 tablespoon strong mustard
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

Gruyère cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: Emmental cheese

Emmental is more affordable and still melts well.

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: water + vinegar

Chicken broth adds flavor without alcohol.

1

Preheat the oven to 200°C (maximum).

2

Place the bread in a baking dish.

3

Soak the bread with white wine.

4

Spread a little strong mustard on each slice of bread.

5

Place two slices of vacherin fribourgeois cheese on top of the bread.

6

Season with black pepper or other spices as desired.

7

Bake in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

toastingmelting

Equipment Needed

ovenbaking sheetgraterknife

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

Cheese ToastsSwiss Cheese Toasts

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