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What Can I Make with Mozzarella?
Mozzarella is mild, milky, and wonderfully stretchy. These recipes show how it brings pizza, pasta bakes, and more to the table.
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Mozzarella is a soft, mild cheese with a clean, milky taste. It comes fresh in balls packed in water, or as a firmer block or shredded bag. The fresh kind is soft and tender. The block kind melts into long, stretchy pulls.
It stands apart from the others on this page by being so gentle in flavor. Cheddar is sharp, feta is tangy, and Parmesan is strong. Mozzarella lets the sauce and other ingredients shine, which is why it is a favorite on pizza and baked dishes.
Questions folks ask
What can I make with mozzarella?
Pizza, lasagna, baked ziti, chicken parmesan, caprese salad, and stuffed bread are all good choices.
What is the difference between fresh and low-moisture mozzarella?
Fresh mozzarella is soft and wet, and is best eaten as is or on a lightly baked pizza. Low-moisture mozzarella is firmer and better for baking and shredding.
Why is my mozzarella watery when baked?
Fresh mozzarella holds a lot of liquid. Drain it and pat it dry before using it in hot dishes.
Kitchen tips
- Pat fresh mozzarella dry with a towel so your pizza does not turn soggy.
- Use low-moisture block mozzarella for baking and shredding.
- Tear fresh mozzarella by hand for salads and sandwiches.
- Add it in the last part of baking so it melts without browning too much.