Recipes With Mozzarella

Got mozzarella on hand? Here are 11 recipes you can make with it, ranked by how few extra ingredients they need — the simplest matches come first.

Latino Scramble

Pork

Vegetable Stuffed Mushrooms

New York City–Style Pizza

Chicken and Pasta Alfredo

Chicken

Italian Chicken Rolls

Chicken

Pairs well with

Eggs Parmesan Virgin Olive Oil Garlic Butter Chicken Flour Oregano

Storing & using Mozzarella

Keep refrigerated and check the use-by date — eggs are best used within a few weeks, most dairy within a week of opening. Out of Mozzarella? provolone is a common swap (1:1).

Mozzarella recipe FAQs

What can I make with just mozzarella?

Start with the simplest recipes above — most lean on eggs or a few everyday staples alongside it.

What goes well with mozzarella?

Eggs, Parmesan, Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic, Butter are the most common pairings in our recipes.

How do I find recipes for mozzarella plus what else I have?

Use Cook with what you have (/pantry/) — add mozzarella plus anything else in your kitchen, and recipes rank by how many you already own.