Substitute for Parmesan

Aged hard Italian cheese; salty, nutty, granular.

• Dairy
• 4 options
• Also called parmigiano reggiano, parm

1. 1

   Pecorino Romano1:1

   Best

   Sharper, saltier, made from sheep's milk.

   pasta, finishing
2. 2

   Grana Padano1:1

   Milder, cheaper cousin of parmigiano.

   anywhere parmesan works
3. 3

   Asiago (aged)1:1

   Nuttier, slightly less salty.

   sauces, gratins
4. 4

   Nutritional yeast1/2 the amount

   Vegan; umami-forward, no meltability.

   vegan cooking, popcorn, sprinkling

Recipes that use parmesan

Truffle Parmesan Fries

22 min 380°F 220 cal

Parmesan Zucchini Chips

12 min 375°F 120 cal

Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops

18 min 400°F 320 cal

Other dairy swaps

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

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