Dairy & cheese · block

Kashkaval

Also called kaşar, kasseri

Balkan and Turkish semi-hard yellow cheese of sheep's or cow's milk, mild and salty. Grated or melted in pide, toasties and saganaki.

VegetarianGluten-freeContains: milk

What can replace it

  • T2 · GoodKefalotyri

    Harder and saltier; good for frying as saganaki.

  • T2 · GoodManchego

    Firmer and nuttier; fries and grates well.

  • T2 · GoodProvolone

    Milder and less sheepy; melts similarly.

  • T3 · In a pinchLow-moisture mozzarella

    Much milder; melts well but lacks the salty tang.

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