Mozzarella is a real superstar of the cheese world. When you first bite into it, it seems a little insipid. But once you combine it with other flavors, it comes alive and rarely disappoints. What’s more, it has that amazing stringiness which adds a little theatre to every dish too.
So what weird and wonderful recipes can you make with this delightful cheese?
Creamy Mac And Cheese
We tend to think of mac and cheese being made of a kind of gloopy, runny cheese. But if you want to give it a twist, try using mozzarella instead. Every bite is a sensation, and just lifting it off the plate is an exciting experience, as all the little strands of cheese hang below your fork.
Grilled Eggplant
Not so keen on the mac and cheese idea? Why not combine your love of mozzarella with eggplant instead?
The idea here is pretty simple. You take some eggplant, brush it with olive oil and then leave it in the oven until it is soft and roasted through. Then you place the entire grill pan under the grill with the mozzarella and tomatoes and allow it to cook, before topping off with some basil pesto – delicious.
What’s more, it’s one of the lowest-carb recipes out there – ideal for people following a strict keto diet.
Mozzarella Sticks
If you’re the sort of person who loves potato croquettes, then you’ll want to give mozzarella sticks a go. You can do this the easy way by cooking air fryer frozen mozzarella sticks or you can make them from scratch using fresh ingredients. The taste difference isn’t actually that great because of the properties of the cheese, so you’re good to go with either.
Cheesy Pizza Pasta Shells
These are pretty much what they sound like, but using pasta instead of a conventional pizza base.
Go to the store and try to find some large pasta shells. You’re looking for something about the same size as clam. Cook the pasta in salty water and then whip up some classic marinara sauce.
Take each cooked pasta shell and carefully place the tomato sauce and mozzarella in each of them. Then arrange them in an oven dish and bake them for around 20 minutes until the mozzarella melts. Again, if you want to increase the intensity of the flavors, try adding pesto as a garnish.
Meatball Sub
Here’s another delicious mozzarella-related idea: the humble meatball sub.
You can usually whip this dish up in a few minutes if you already have the meatballs and sauce made.
Find a sub, cut it down the middle and then add the meatballs and marinara sauce. Then add some chunks of mozzarella on the top and put it under the grill. Wait for the cheese to melt and, voila, you have a delicious sub snack, ready to eat.
Bacon-Wrapped Mozzarella
These are pretty self-explanatory and make a great appetizer and parties and BBQs. You can also make them as a snack for when you watch TV.
