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Mozzarella
DairyMild, stretchy Italian cheese for pizza, caprese, and baked pasta.
4 substitutes
Substitutes
Provolone
1:1
Italian, slightly more flavor. Melts and stretches well.
✅Best for: pizza, sandwiches, baked pasta
⚠️Not for: fresh caprese
Monterey Jack
1:1
Mild, creamy, excellent melting. Very similar to low-moisture mozzarella.
✅Best for: pizza, quesadillas, baked dishes
⚠️Not for: caprese salad
Oaxaca Cheese
1:1
Mexican string cheese. Nearly identical stretch and melt.
✅Best for: pizza, quesadillas, baked dishes
Burrata (drained)
1:1
Richer cousin with creamy center. Best fresh, not for shredding.
✅Best for: caprese, pizza (post-bake), salads
⚠️Not for: baking into dishes, shredding