Substitute for Mozzarella

Soft, mild, meltable white cheese.

  1. 1
    Provolone (mild)1:1
    Best

    Similar melt; slightly more flavor.

    pizza, sandwiches
  2. 2
    Low-moisture Monterey Jack1:1

    Buttery, very meltable.

    casseroles, quesadillas
  3. 3
    Oaxaca cheese1:1

    String-cheese texture; pulls beautifully.

    pizza, quesadillas

Recipes that use mozzarella

Double-Breaded Mozzarella Sticks

Double-Breaded Mozzarella Sticks

8 min 390°F 290 cal
Crispy Mozzarella Sticks

Crispy Mozzarella Sticks

8 min 390°F 280 cal

Other dairy swaps

Milk (whole)Heavy CreamButtermilkSour CreamCream CheeseYogurt (plain)Greek YogurtButterHalf & HalfSweetened Condensed MilkEvaporated MilkMascarpone

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