24 of the Best Mozzarella Recipes

Mozzarella just doesn’t get enough love! It can be unassuming but shouldn’t be underestimated. The delicate flavour is perfect when used in many tarts, pastries, breads, pasta dishes and salads. I’ve included 24 of my favourites in this selection of The Best Mozzarella Recipes.

Often overlooked for stronger cheeses like mature cheddar and Parmesan, I just don’t think good old mozzarella gets enough credit. After all, where would we be without melty mozzarella on a pizza or a lovely ball of buffalo mozzarella as the hero in a caprese salad?

I’ve trawled my archives and pilfered recipes from other amazing foodie sites to bring you this collection of 24 recipes featuring mozzarella. There is everything from cheesy garlic bread swirls to quiches and tarts, pasta bakes and stuffed meatballs to baked rice and potatoes and everything in between.

Mozzarella Breads & Pizza

Gooey mozzarella lends itself perfectly to melding into soft bread or for topping a pizza.

Cheesy Garlic Rolls

My Cheesy Garlic Rolls are the perfect grab-and-go version of my ever popular Cheesy Pull Apart Garlic Bread. The enriched bread is gorgeously soft, the cheese stringy and the garlic bordering on spicy. You’re going to want to make a double batch!

Cheesy Pull Apart Garlic Bread

When I say “Cheesy Pull Apart Garlic Bread”, what I actually mean is SUPER GARLICKY bread because this tear and share loaf is ALL about the garlic. The glorious cheese pulls and pillowy soft bread are merely happy bonuses.

Slow Cooker Mozzarella & Herb Soda Bread – Baking Queen 74

A cheesy loaf with fresh herbs to lift the flavour. Perfect for lunch and with light meals. Its the ideal accompaniment to salads this summer

Barbecue Chicken & Bacon Pizza – Charlotte’s Lively Kitchen

My new favourite pizza recipe – soft, yet crispy pizza dough topped with tomato sauce with a hint of barbecue flavour, chicken, smoked bacon and melted cheese.

Eggy Fried Cheese Sandwich (Mozzarella Carrozza)

This Eggy Fried Cheese Sandwich is my prosciutto stuffed version of Nigella Lawson's Mozzarella In Carrozza recipe. Its actually an Italian staple take on a stuffed grilled cheese mashed up with eggy bread. I love to whip it up for a cheeky late night snack or for a quick lunch with a little salad.

Mozzarella Pastries

From quiches to individual tarts, mozzarella has tonnes of uses in all types of pastries. The cheese provides moistness, texture and a delicate flavour.

Puff Pastry Quiche with Bacon, Courgette & Mozzarella

My Puff Pastry Quiche with Bacon, Courgette & Mozzarella is almost a complete meal in itself! I just can’t get enough of the light puff pastry crust packed full of smoky bacon, vegetables and melty mozzarella in a soft and creamy egg custard filling. Serve hot or cold for a tasty and portable treat. 

Bacon & Cheese Wraps with Puff Pastry

These super simple Bacon & Cheese Wraps with Puff Pastry are a homemade version of the cheesy bacon turnovers usually found in sad garages or Greggs. Often found overcooked and dried out, these far superior light and flaky homemade pastries are ready to eat in under 30 minutes!

Chorizo Rose Tarts

My Chorizo Rose Tarts are a ridiculously easy way to make yourself look like a incredibly talented baker with minimal skill required! These beautiful but simple savoury scrolls with chorizo, mozzarella and chutney wrapped in puff pastry are perfect for lunchboxes, picnics or even an on-the-go breakfast. Go on, give them a try! 

Puff Pastry Tomato Tart – Sew White

My quick and easy roasted tomato tart made with puff pastry is a super delicious seasonal dish and brilliant for summer parties, events and picnics.

Baked Mozzarella Dishes

We all know that mozzarella is best when its hot and melty. Try these hot baked options for ultimate cheese pull goodness.

Baked Macaroni Cheese

Baked Macaroni Cheese is the ultimate American side dish! My basic mac’n’cheese recipe includes a creamy and velvety sauce packed with three cheeses topped with a crunchy panko and mozzarella crust. Its perfect as a side or gussied up with any manner of extras to make a whole feast on its own.

Lighter Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole

This Lighter Ham and Cheese Breakfast ‘Casserole’ is an (egg) crackingly ooey-gooey-cheesy-meaty way to start the day. By using reduced fat and lighter ingredients I’ve created a prep-ahead breakfast that’s a tasty, protein filled way to keep you full right up until lunch. 

Caprese Pasta Bake – The Petite Cook

This vegetarian Caprese Pasta Bake is simple yet satisfying, great for a weeknight supper – Made with simple ingredients and ready in just 30 min!

Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina – Greedy Gourment

You can choose to serve the gnocchi alla sorrentina with a crisp and tangy side salad. This way, you won’t feel like you’ll explode with a full stomach after only a few bites. The green side dish will definitely lighten up this cheesy and creamy goodness.

Smoky Chorizo & Beef Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs – Something Sweet Something Savoury

These Smoky Chorizo and Beef Mozzarella Meatballs are a fun twist on a classic recipe – delicious beef meatballs with chorizo and a melting mozzarella middle!

Cheesy Baked Italian Rice – Crunch & Cream

This Italian rice is packed full of cheese and tomato flavour with fresh veggies, plenty of herbs and an abundance of cheese. It’s a delicious, comforting vegetarian and gluten-free dinner.

Fresh Mozzarella Salads & Canapes

Pure unadulterated fresh mozzarella. You can’t go wrong.

Parma Ham, Mango & Mozzarella Bites – The Greedy Gourmet

There is nothing better than a beautiful canapé in the summer months. Excellent for snacking and guests will love it. Just make sure that you get a beautiful ripe mango to accompany that salty taste of Parma ham and creamy mozzarella.

Confit Tomato Bruschettas with Pesto & Mozzarella

These Confit Tomato Bruschettas with Pesto & Mozzarella make a perfect light bite, appetiser or canape. Fresh basil, slow cooked and garlic infused tomatoes, creamy mozzarella and classic tangy pesto top toasted ciabatta slices for a perfect Caprese salad inspired antipasto. Classic Italian flavours for the win!

Asparagus Tomato Salad – Sew White

My Asparagus Tomato Salad is simple to make but tastes incredible. A quinoa rice based salad topped with tomatoes, fresh basil, mozzarella and asparagus.

Puy Lentil, Beet & Mozzarella Salad – Tinned Tomatoes

A mixture of salad leaves and slices of crunchy cucumber topped with roasted red pepper, tangy pickled baby beets, creamy puy lentils, fresh milky mozzarella topped with a drizzle of balsamic syrup. Just wonderful.

The Best of the Rest – Mozzarella Recipes

You can’t put these options in box. Well maybe you can but they’d be lonely so lets lump them all in together!

Golden Mozzarella with Veggie Couscous – Fab Food 4 All

Giant couscous, also know as ‘Israeli couscous’ is mixed with warm roasted vegetables, fresh basil & a punchy garlic dressing for a super tasty meal.

Potato & Cheese Croquettes – Lost in Food

Potato & cheese croquettes served with a fresh tomato sauce. A delicious appetiser or multiply for a simple yet impressive vegetarian starter.

Courgette Polpette – Sneaky Veg

Polpette is the Italian word for meatballs. These courgette balls, or courgette polpette, are meatball shaped but are suitable for vegetarians.

Buckwheat Galettes – A Mummy Too

Deliciously thin and delicate crepes filled with cherry tomatoes, fresh spinach, eggs and mozzarella: these are the perfect breakfast buckwheat galettes.

So now tell me what you favourite Mozzarella recipes are!

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