68 flavors that taste great with mozzarella cheese
..and 11 combinations to avoid.
We analyzed over 500,000 recipes to figure out which ingredients makes mozzarella cheese better. On average, recipes with mozzarella cheese received a 4.44⭐ review scores. However, in some combinations, review scores improved significantly. Like with kosher salt. And sometimes worse. Like with milk.
These are the most important combinations we found:
Stand out combinations
Improved by
Improves
High potential
- ricotta cheese
- white rice
- artichoke hearts
- parmesan
- black pepper
- egg whites
- pasta sauce
- sugar
- olive oil
- italian sausage
- marinara sauce
- angel hair pasta
- rotini pasta
- yellow onion
- mayonnaise
- italian style crumbs
- bay leaf
- button mushrooms
- crab
- cherry tomato
- provolone cheese
- pasta shells
- bacon
- dijon mustard
- red wine vinegar
- fontina cheese
- fennel seeds
- mascarpone cheese
- crackers
- baby arugula
- hoagie rolls
- white bread
- grapes
Unfavorable to
Worse all around
Common combinations
- garlic
- oregano
- flat leaf parsley
- tomato
- red chili flakes
- water
- spinach
- italian seasoning
- garlic powder
- tomato paste
- tomato sauce
- mushrooms
- thyme
- lasagna noodles
- cream cheese
- spaghetti sauce
- pepperoni
- pizza sauce
- zucchini
- chicken breast
- green onions
- cheddar cheese
- lemon juice
- sour cream
- nutmeg
- red bell peppers
- green bell peppers
- chicken broth
- heavy cream
- flour
- balsamic vinegar
- vegetable oil
- red chili peppers
- cottage cheese
- sea salt
- ziti
- baby spinach
- cilantro
- carrots
- white wine
- prosciutto
- sundried tomato
- romano cheese
- onion powder
- active yeast
- spaghetti
- shallots
- ham
- jalapeño peppers
- penne pasta
- broccoli
- pasta
- pecorino cheese
- celery
- feta cheese
- pesto
- cayenne
- rosemary
- roma tomato
- paprika
- green peppers
- skim ricotta cheese
- no boil lasagna noodles
- red wine
- sage
- baguette
- oil
- cumin
- worcestershire sauce
- cornmeal
- ground turkey
- salami
- grape tomato
- white onion
- goat cheese
- chives
- asiago cheese
- san marzano tomato
- plum tomato
- salted butter
- egg yolk
- shrimp
- baking powder
- bell peppers
- herbs
- italian tomato
- monterey jack cheese
- brown sugar
- avocado
- hot sauce
- canola oil
- greek yogurt
- portobello mushrooms
- dill
- kale
- kalamata olives
- sausage
- sweet onion
- smoked paprika
- granulated sugar
- pancetta
- pepperoncini peppers
- panko
- bread flour
- seasoned crumbs
- crimini mushrooms
- potatoes
- asparagus
- lime juice
- butternut squash
- cauliflower
- italian bread
- pine nuts
- ciabatta
- cheese
- pizza crust
- almond flour
- gruyère cheese
- vegetable broth
- white peppers
- blue cheese
- alfredo sauce
- ground chicken
- green olives
- chicken stock
- puff pastry
- yeast
- cinnamon
- fusilli
- barbecue sauce
- pork sausage
- marinated artichokes
- white wine vinegar
- corn kernels
- cannellini beans
- peas
- chili powder
- olives
- corn tortillas
- romaine lettuce
- poblano peppers
- corn
- black beans
- chickpeas
- bread
- heirloom tomato
- marinara
- beef
- cherries
- tortilla
- cucumber
- italian crumbs
- wheat flour
- rotisserie chicken
- mustard
- brown rice
- soy sauce
- ketchup
- mint
- lasagna
- cream
- turkey
- green chili
- seeds
- yellow bell peppers
- crème fraîche
- serrano chili
- almonds
- instant yeast
- swiss cheese
- white beans
- fire roasted tomato
- sourdough bread
- yellow squash
- quinoa
- arborio rice
- shaved parmesan
- lettuce
- shell pasta
- passata
- salsa
- meatballs
- marjoram
- manicotti
- white mushrooms
- white balsamic vinegar
- toasted pine nuts
- gnocchi
- adobo
- yogurt
- ginger
- cheese tortellini
- wonton wrappers
- baking soda
- baby bella mushrooms
- pork
- beef stock
- gouda cheese
- orange bell peppers
- deli ham
- hamburger buns
- whipping cream
- ranch dressing
- tuna
- petite tomato
- potato gnocchi
- orzo pasta
- cream of chicken soup
- mustard powder
- yellow cornmeal
- farro
- wheat penne pasta
- walnuts
- polenta
- yukon gold potatoes
- kalamata
- wheat
- coconut flour
- rice
- pumpkin puré
- brie cheese
- strawberry
- croutons
- artichokes
- chicken cutlets
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Remember this is how people score them online. A bad combination might not be a bad combination. It might be hard to cook or people make poor substitutions. If you think it makes sense to use something, just pay extra attention.
Here are some great recipes we found with mozzarella cheese:
Parmesan Meatballs in Mozzarella Basil Cream Sauce
carlsbadcravings.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.4/10
Italian Sausage, Pepper, and Onion Stuffed Spaghetti Squash Boats
bakerbynature.com
Review: 4.44/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.4/10
Quinoa Stuffed Eggplant Boats for a Creative & Healthy Meal Idea!
cleanfoodcrush.com
Review: 4.44/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.4/10
Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs and Spaghetti Squash Marinara
bakerbynature.com
Review: 4.44/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.4/10
Eat Clean: Strawberry + Avocado + Chickpea Caprese Salad
cleanfoodcrush.com
Review: 4.44/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.3/10
Cajun Chicken Alfredo (Skillet or Casserole)
carlsbadcravings.com
Review: 4.44/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.3/10
Low Fat Turkey, Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni with a Creamy Tomato Sauce
cafedelites.com
Review: 4.44/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.1/10
Cheesy Chicken and Roasted Tomato Mozzarella Pasta Bake
cafedelites.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6/10
Chicken Bacon Corn Chowder (Slow Cooker or Instant Pot)
cafedelites.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 5.9/10
