Mozzarella Substitutes
DairyMild, stretchy Italian cheese for pizza, caprese, and baked pasta.
4 listed substitutes
·First listed swap: Provolone
First listed Mozzarella substitute option: Provolone
In the current curated data, Provolone is listed first at 1:1. Its listed uses include pizza, sandwiches and baked pasta. Compare the notes below before using it in fresh caprese, caprese salad, baking into dishes and shredding.
How to choose a Mozzarella swap
Provolone
Ratio: 1:1
Listed for pizza, sandwiches and baked pasta. Avoid for fresh caprese.
Monterey Jack
Ratio: 1:1
Listed for pizza, quesadillas and baked dishes. Avoid for caprese salad.
Oaxaca Cheese
Ratio: 1:1
Listed for pizza, quesadillas and baked dishes.
Mozzarella substitute ratios and notes
Provolone
Italian, slightly more flavor. Melts and stretches well.
Monterey Jack
Mild, creamy, excellent melting. Very similar to low-moisture mozzarella.
Oaxaca Cheese
Mexican string cheese. Nearly identical stretch and melt.
Burrata (drained)
Richer cousin with creamy center. Best fresh, not for shredding.
Mozzarella substitute FAQs
Which Mozzarella substitute is listed first?
Provolone is the first listed Mozzarella substitute in SwapChef's curated data. The listed ratio is 1:1.
Can I use Provolone instead of Mozzarella?
The curated notes list Provolone for pizza, sandwiches and baked pasta. Italian, slightly more flavor. Melts and stretches well.
What is another Mozzarella substitute?
Monterey Jack is another listed option at 1:1. The data lists it for pizza, quesadillas and baked dishes.
What cautions are listed for Mozzarella substitutes?
The curated cautions mention fresh caprese. Check each substitute's “not for” notes before using it in baking, sauces, or allergy-sensitive recipes.