What Is Mozzarella cheese, non-fat and How Can I Use It?
Mozzarella cheese, non-fat rewards a little know-how: how to choose it, cook it, store it, and substitute in a pinch. Browse 57 recipes to cook with it.
Key Points
- Mozzarella made from skim milk with nearly all the fat removed.
- Melts but pulls shorter and dries faster, since fat drives the stretch.
- Overbakes into a rubbery, leathery layer; add it late or bake covered with sauce.
- Tossing the shreds with a teaspoon of oil before baking helps melt and browning.
What is mozzarella cheese, non-fat?
Non-fat mozzarella is mozzarella cheese made from skim milk, with almost all the fat removed. It shreds and tastes mild like regular low-moisture mozzarella, and it shows up on pizzas, calzones, and baked pasta when you want the cheese pull for far fewer calories.
Mozzarella's famous stretch comes from fat lubricating the protein strands as they soften. Pull most of that fat out and the melt changes: it still melts, but it pulls shorter and dries out faster.
Cooking with it
Treat it as a melting cheese that wants moisture and a gentle hand. It does best in dishes with a sauce or wet topping to keep it from drying, like a Mushroom Onion & Basil Pizza or a stuffed Broccoli & Corn Calzone.
The main risk is overbaking. Without fat to stay supple, non-fat mozzarella tightens into a rubbery, leathery layer if it sits too long under high heat, and the edges can scorch before the middle is bubbly.
Add it later, or bake it covered.
Shredding it yourself and tossing the shreds with a teaspoon of oil before baking helps the melt and the browning, since you are putting back a little of what was taken out.
Substitutes and storage
Part-skim mozzarella is the easiest step up: noticeably better melt and stretch for only a little more fat, used one-to-one. Full-fat or fresh mozzarella melts best of all when calories are not the concern.
Keep it sealed and refrigerated and use it within a week or two; like the full-fat block it freezes well for cooking, melting a touch softer after thawing. Buy block over pre-shredded when you can, since the anti-caking starch on bagged shreds further dulls an already stiff melt.
Quick facts
Where to find mozzarella cheese, non-fat: Mozzarella cheese, non-fat is usually found in the cheeses section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
- In Chinese
- 马苏里拉奶酪，脱脂
- British (UK) term
- Mozzarella cheese, non-fat
- en français
- mozzarella, non grasse
- en español
- queso mozzarella, sin grasa
Recipes using mozzarella cheese, non-fat
There are 57 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Sausage Stuffed Green Peppers
Italian sausage stuffed bell peppers with mozzarella cheese and oregano in marinara sauce. Easy baked peppers ready in under an hour, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Egg Pancake with Vegetables & Feta
A delicious egg pancake is folded with sauteed vegetables and feta cheese. A delicious and energetic breakfast to start you day.
Baked Pasta with Mushrooms
A delicious and filling vegetarian main dish. Meaty mushrooms, rigatoni tomatoes veggies and two kinds of cheese make this a pleasing hearty main dish.
Pizza Egg Melts
We didn't have English muffins, so used rosemary-olive oil bread that we bought from Costco instead, and it worked perfectly.
Italian Burgers
Ground beef burgers mixed with spinach, Parmesan, and marinara, then grilled and topped with melted mozzarella. An Italian-American twist on the classic burger that tastes like meatballs in patty form.
Italian Veggie Rolls
These were delicious! I don't like mushrooms so nixed those and used a broccoli/cauliflower mixture. Loved it; the added wine and garlic with all the veggies....yum. I believe I used 11 lasagna noodles; putting 1/3 cup of the mixture in each noodle was perfect.
Broccoli & Corn Calzone
Refreshingly delicious. You can use whatever seasonal veggies you have for fillings, such as mushrooms, green peppers. Serve it with tomato sauce.
Mushroom Onion & Basil Pizza
Delicious, my husband made this pizza for supper and I just couldn't stop eating it. I ate half of the pizza, and drizzled some hot pepper sauce on top, spicy and yummy. We will make it again for sure.
Mexican Tortilla Pizzas
These delicious tortilla pizzas are quick and easy to make, they are great for a week day dinner when you don't want to spend too much time preparing dinner.
Fresh Broccoli & Red Pepper Pizza
Deep-dish broccoli and red pepper pizza loaded with three cheeses: mozzarella, provolone, and Parmesan. Fresh vegetables in a golden pie crust shell.
Bread Shell Breakfast Pizza
The crust is a filled Italian bread shell loaded with tasty "toppings". Hearty and vegetarian!
Upside-Down Deep Dish Pizza
Upside-down deep dish pizza layers seasoned beef, marinara, broccoli and mozzarella in a baking dish, then caps it with pizza dough that bakes into a golden crust on top. An easy family dinner.
Artichoke & Arugula Pizza with Prosciutt
Crispy artichoke and peppery arugula pizza topped with thin slices of salty prosciutto. This Italian-inspired flatbread balances creamy, crispy, and fresh flavors.
Brunch Pizza with Scrambled Eggs & Smoked Salmon
Brunch pizza topped with soft scrambled eggs, melted mozzarella and fontina, and cold smoked salmon with chives. An elegant weekend project that marries pizza technique with lox-and-bagel flavors.
Italian Pasta & Cheese
Italian pasta salad with rotini, broccoli, mozzarella, bell peppers, and a homemade basil-oregano vinaigrette. A make-ahead cold pasta dish for potlucks and picnics.
Johanne& Peter's Diet Pizza
Diet pizza loaded with zucchini, mushrooms, onion, and fresh tomatoes topped with non-fat mozzarella on crushed tomato sauce. A veggie-heavy, lower-fat homemade pizza.
Meat Loaf Pizza Style
Pizza-style chicken meatloaf baked in a clay pot with oregano, pizza seasoning, and Parmesan, topped with pizza sauce, mozzarella, and mushrooms.
Insalata Pizzas
Insalata pizzas with garlic-mozzarella pita bases topped with dressed greens, grape tomatoes, kalamata olives, and fresh basil. A 20-minute hot-meets-cold vegetarian dinner that eats like pizza and salad in one bite.
Ham Roll-up
Ham and asparagus roll-ups topped with melty mozzarella and broiled until bubbly. A low-carb, low-calorie appetizer or side that comes together in under 10 minutes. Three ingredients, big payoff.
Florentine Lasagna
Florentine lasagna layers savory Italian sausage meat sauce with a creamy spinach-ricotta filling and melted mozzarella. Hearty, cheesy, and built for Sunday dinner.
Ground Meat Pizza
Ground chicken pizza on a biscuit dough crust with mushrooms, bell peppers, and a three-cheese blend of mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan. A lighter take on homemade pizza using toaster oven-friendly portions.
Chicken Parmesan Sub (Super Bowl)
Pounded chicken breast pan-fried in whole wheat flour, topped with wilted spinach, marinara, Parmesan, and melted mozzarella on a toasted roll. Game day eats, lightened up.
Spetzque
A unique lasagna layered with seasoned ground beef, spaghetti sauce, olives, corn, peas, and melted mozzarella. This family-size casserole puts a creative Midwestern spin on classic Italian lasagna.
Spinach, Sausage & Cheese Bake
Spinach sausage cheese bake with Italian sausage, cottage cheese and mozzarella. Easy casserole layered and baked in 45 minutes, wheat-free.
Microwave Spinach Lasagna
Microwave spinach lasagna layered with cottage cheese, fresh spinach, mozzarella, and Parmesan in a herb-spiked tomato sauce. Vegetarian lasagna on the table in 70 minutes, no oven required.
Pasta Salad with Roasted Red Peppers & Basil with White Balsamic Dressing
Pasta salad with roasted red peppers, fresh basil, and mozzarella in a white balsamic and grainy mustard dressing. A bright Italian-leaning pasta salad that travels well to picnics and potlucks.
Panzanella Panini
Panzanella panini presses fresh tomato, basil, and mozzarella with a splash of balsamic into a crisp, golden grilled sandwich. A warm, melty take on the classic Italian bread-and-tomato flavors.
Grilled Vegetable Panini
A nice vegetatrian recipe, nice flavor and very healthy. Everyone loves it.
Caprese Salad
Caprese salad tosses red and yellow tomato wedges with fresh mozzarella, basil, and parsley. The classic three-ingredient Italian salad (plus a few herbs) done right with summer's best tomatoes.
Basil Pesto Bread
Basil pesto bread with homemade pine nut pesto, Roma tomatoes and melted mozzarella on Italian bread. Easy broiled Italian-style appetizer or light meal.
Rollino Veneto (Pizza Rolls from Venice) with Tomato-Basil Salad
It is a fantistic combination, tomato-basil salad is very tasty with the pizza rolls.
Strawberry & Mozzarella Salad
Strawberry mozzarella salad with romaine, balsamic vinaigrette, and fresh basil ribbons. A summery riff on caprese that trades tomatoes for ripe berries and comes together in 10 minutes.
Champion Chicken Parmesan
Pounded chicken breasts dredged in Parmesan flour, pan-seared golden, and baked under a from-scratch sun-dried tomato sauce with bubbly mozzarella. Served over linguine, this lighter chicken parm doesn't skimp on flavor.
Herbed Stuffed Green Peppers
I like this recipe and so did the family. Good for those who are on a diet!
Mozzarella Stuffed Turkey Burgers
Mozzarella stuffed turkey burgers hide a basil-mozzarella pocket inside lean turkey patties, topped with a quick sun-dried tomato marinara and served on toasted focaccia. A restaurant-style Italian burger for 4.
Spinach Roll
Spinach rolls wrap garlicky spinach, ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan in phyllo pastry, then bake until gold and crackling. A lighter take on spanakopita with just a few minutes of hands-on time.
Meaty Lasagna Bolognese
Amazing lasagna, I exaclty followed up every step of the ingredients, it was almost perfect, will denfinitely make it again and again.
Italian Nachos
Crispy pita triangles dusted with Parmesan, piled high with warm marinara, basil, olives, and melted mozzarella for an Italian spin on nachos.
Stuffed Meatball Hoagies
Herb-seasoned beef meatballs simmered in homemade red sauce, loaded into hollowed-out hoagie rolls with melted mozzarella and Parmesan, then baked until bubbly and golden.
Wheat Berry Veggy Melt (Lacto)
Wheat berry veggie melt with steamed butternut squash, carrots, and yellow squash tossed with soy sauce and broiled under melted mozzarella. A hearty vegetarian casserole.
Savory Meat Filled Manicotti
Savory meat-filled manicotti stuffs pasta tubes with seasoned ground chicken, mozzarella, parmesan, and bread crumbs, baked in marinara with melted cheese. Italian-American comfort food, lighter version.
Savory Meat Filled Manicotti
Savory meat-filled manicotti stuffs pasta tubes with seasoned ground chicken, mozzarella, parmesan, and bread crumbs, baked in marinara with melted cheese. Italian-American comfort food, lighter version.
Four Cheese Macaroni
Baked four-cheese macaroni made lighter with reduced-fat cheddar, Monterey Jack, nonfat mozzarella, and evaporated skim milk. Golden, bubbly, and still creamy.
Vgetarian Turkish Pizza
This turkish pizza is very good, spinach is mixed with great cheese, perfect!
Tomatoes & Fresh Mozzarella Salad
Very nice salad, everytime let all of my family satisfied and happy, healthy and tasty.
Pizza with Caramelized Fennel, Onion, & Olives
Very savory and sophisticated, especially for people who need some changes from ordinary pizza. Big hit.
