Mozzarella cheese
About the ingredient mozzarella cheese. Including 954 recipes with mozzarella cheese, nutrition data, photos, and where to find it.
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What is mozzarella cheese?
Mozzarella cheese is a generic term for several kinds of Italian cheeses that are made using spinning and then cutting.
In recipes, if mozzarella is specified the recipe is normally referring to low-moisture mozzarella that is commonly available in most stores.
Low-moisture mozzarella can keep refrigerated for up to a month, though some pre-shredded low-moisture mozzarella is sold with a shelf life of up to 6 months. Mozzarella of several kinds are also used for most types of pizza, lasagna, or served with sliced tomatoes and basil in Insalata caprese.
Fresh Mozzarella
Fresh mozzarella is generally white, but may vary seasonally to slightly yellow depending on the animal's diet. It is a semi-soft cheese.
Due to its high moisture content, it is traditionally served the day it is made, but can be kept in brine for up to a week, or longer when sold in vacuum-sealed packages.
Types
Mozzarella is available fresh; it is usually rolled in the shape of a ball of 80 to 100 grams (6 cm diameter), sometimes up to 1 kilogram (about 12 cm diameter), and soaked in salt water(brine) or whey, sometimes with added citric acid, until sold.
It is also available in smoked (called affumicata) and reduced-moisture packaged varieties.
There are now offered a number of variations, such as "stuffed mozzarella", filled with olives and cooked or raw ham, as well as small tomatoes.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 oz (28g)Where found
Mozzarella cheese is usually found in the cheeses section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group
Mozzarella cheese is a member of the Dairy and Egg Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much does mozzarella cheese weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 ounce | 28 grams |
Related
Dairy and Egg Products
| In Chinese: | 马苏里拉奶酪 | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | fromage mozzarella | |
| en español: | queso mozzarella |
Recipes using mozzarella cheese
There are 954 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Vegetarian Spaghetti Squash Casserole
Spaghetti squash is a healthy, low-carb, gluten-free substitute for regular pasta. One cup of spaghetti squash has 42 calories, 10 grams of carbs and 2 grams of fiber. The same amount of cooked spaghetti has 220 calories, 43 grams of carbs and 3 grams of fiber.
Vegetable Nachos (Improved)
A delicious one-dish meal has lots of great flavors and textures, even picky-eaters can't stop asking for more.
Zesty Meatball Sandwiches- Crock Pot
Try something different for lunch with this scrumptious dish you can use to make amazing sandwiches.
Soy Mozzarella & Broccoli Rabe Panni
This Delicious Hot Sandwich Is Great To Eat On A Chilly Afternoon! Hot Off The Grill...Steamy Hot!! ...Or On Any Day For Me!! Melted Soy Mozzarella With Broccoli Rabe All Grilled And Served Up Hot And Steamy!!
Vegan Sour Cream-Eggplant Meatballs
Moist and Delicious These Vegan Sour Cream-Eggplant Meatballs Are Great Tasting In My Homemade Sauce!! ..Topped Over A Bed Of Spaghetti Pasta!
Oven-Dried Heirloom Tomato, Basil Pesto & Mozzarella Pizza
Oven-Dried heirloom tomatoes are juicy yet tender, line these yummy bites underneath other topping ingredients in order to prevent from being burnt when the pizza is baked in the oven. There are so many layers of great textures and flavors, you will find all these delicious goodness in every bite of this freshly baked pizza.
Halloween Pizzas
Make some cheesy and oozy Halloween pizzas for your Halloween dinner and they are delicious. Nobody will resist these hot pizzas.
Easy Breakfast Tortilla Pizza
This quick, easy and delicious tortilla pizza is made with whole wheat tortilla, basil pesto, fresh vegetables, pickled jalapenos and mozzarella cheese. Perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Cheesy Caramelized Mushroom & Sun-Dried Tomato on Toast
A quick, easy and delicious recipe for you to make a simply tasty meal within ten minutes.
Circular Italian Sandwich
Multiple layers of Italian flavour. Salami, roasted peppers, eggplant and cheese sandwiched in between crusty Italian bread.
Meatball Sub Sandwich
Why go to Subway when you can make your meatball sub sandwich in the convenience of your kitchen!
Grilled Potato, Pancetta & Roasted Garlic Pizza with Olives & Rosemary
Grilled pizza is absolutely flavorful, grilling develops the smokey flavor, and crispy texture on both toppings and crust. Spread with mashed roasted garlic, topped with grilled potato slices, crisp-fried pancetta bits, black olives and rosemary, sprinkled with mozzarella cheese.
Broccoli, Mushroom & Sun-Dried Tomato Tortilla Pizza
Make this tortilla pizza for a quick yet delicious lunch or supper. It's spread with basil pesto, sprinkled with mozzarella cheese, topped with broccoli, green bell pepper, mushrooms, onions and sun-dried tomato. Much lower calories and fat, but still tastes yummy.
Italian Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Made this Italian grilled cheese with 15-minute tomato soup (see the linked recipe below) for lunch, and what more can I say other than delicious. Grilled cheese and tomato soup are a classic pair, so it always a winner.
Grilled Chorizo Pizza
Grilled pizza is absolutely flavorful, grilling develops the smokey flavor, and crispy texture on both toppings and crust. This pizza is spread with tomato sauce, topped with Chorizo slices, sweet bell pepper rings and mozzarella cheese. Enjoy the different yummy flavors and layers of the textures all in one bite.
Cheesy Mushroom Pizza
Sauteed button mushrooms and shredded mozzarella cheese are only two ingredients you need in this pizza, and it is so delicious.
Cheesy Gnocchi with Spinach & Beans
Italian gnocchi with spinach and white beans topped with melted mozzarella and Parmesan. Comes together quickly and hits all the right notes. An easy and delicious vegetarian dinner to make for your family.
