Dairy & cheese · block

Low-moisture mozzarella

Also called pizza mozzarella, grated mozzarella, block mozzarella

Drier, firmer mozzarella sold as a block or grated, which melts and stretches without weeping. The cheese for pizza, lasagne and baked pasta.

VegetarianGluten-freeContains: milk

What can replace it

  • T1 · Great swapOaxaca cheese

    Slightly saltier; melts and strings just as well.

  • T2 · GoodMonterey Jack

    Butterier and less stretchy.

  • T2 · GoodProvolone

    Sharper and tangier; still a good stretchy melt.

  • T2 · GoodYoung Gouda

    Richer and less stringy; browns more.

  • T3 · In a pinchBocconcini

    Much wetter; drain and pat dry or pizza and bakes turn soggy.

  • T3 · In a pinchScamorza

    Smoky; fine where smoke suits the dish.

Cook with Low-moisture mozzarella

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