Mozzarella, a classic Italian cheese, has captured the hearts and taste buds of cheese lovers worldwide. Renowned for its soft, creamy texture and milky flavor, this versatile cheese has earned its place as a staple in Italian cuisine. Whether enjoyed on its own or incorporated into various culinary creations, mozzarella's unique charm continues to enchant food enthusiasts everywhere.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
ITALIAN MOZZARELLA-STUFFED MEATLOAF
Our family's favorite meatloaf is stuffed with mozzarella.
Provided by ravenbutterfly
Categories Main Dish Recipes Meatloaf Recipes Beef Meatloaf Recipes
Time 1h40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Mix beef, onion, 1/2 of the tomato sauce, bread crumbs, egg, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Pat into a 1/2-inch-thick rectangle on a sheet of waxed paper. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
- Lift up the short side of the waxed paper to start rolling up the meatloaf. Roll tightly, peeling back paper as you go. Seal edges in place. Transfer meatloaf to a loaf pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Combine remaining tomato sauce and 1/2 teaspoon oregano; pour over meatloaf and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, about 15 minutes more. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.1 calories, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Cholesterol 88.9 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 21.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 681.7 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
MOM'S ZUCCHINI, TOMATO & ITALIAN SAUSAGE WITH MOZZARELLA
Mom made this recipe when I was a kid in the summer to use up those zucchini we always had too many of. I didn't like it then, but love it now! Omit the sausage and make it vegetarian!
Provided by CookbookCarrie
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 55m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Spray 2 quart casserole with cooking spray.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Place one layer of zucchini in bottom of dish, follow with a layer of tomato, a few rings of onion and some sausage.
- Then cover with mozzarella.
- Repeat the layers until you get to the top.
- Bake approx 30 minutes until cheese is melted and a knife inserts easily into the center (to be sure zucchini is done).
- Enjoy!
MOZZARELLA-STUFFED ITALIAN MEATBALLS
Three kinds of meat infuse these meatballs with authentic, Italian flavor. The surprise of fresh mozzarella cheese inside is always a hit.-Cyndy Gerken, Naples, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h5m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine eggs and Worcestershire sauce. Add the onions, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, basil, oregano, garlic, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Crumble the beef, pork and veal over mixture; mix well. , Divide into 16 portions. Shape each portion around a mozzarella ball., Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Drain on paper towels. , Serve with spaghetti or marinara sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 131mg cholesterol, Sodium 418mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein.
ITALIAN BRUSCHETTA WITH HERBED MOZZARELLA & GARLIC TOMATOES
A light and filling Italian bruchetta inspired by cool mornings al fresco in a little Italian cafe in a little area tucked just outside the city. (TIP: Use Masterfoods' Mixed Herbs as an alternative to all the dried herbs. Also, If you don't savour the taste of coriander, omit and use freshly chopped basil & mint instead.)
Provided by Deux Petits Chefs
Categories Breakfast
Time 20m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large grill pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
- When oil is hot, press slices of bread or foccacia firmly against the grill. Turn the flame on high until the bread has become slightly and pleasantly streaked with char lines.
- Heat 5 tablespoons of olive oil on medium heat, and add crushed garlic.
- Tilt the pan upwards so that the oil collects near the end and 'deep-fries' the garlic until golden brown, on medium to high heat. (this ensures a more wholesome garlic infusion in the oil as you're using a grill pan).
- Set golden brown garlic aside.
- In a small bowl, mix all the herbs together.
- Put in tomato slices in the grill pan and sprinkle the mixed herbs liberally and all over the tomatoes.
- Season with salt and pepper. If you have a cover for the grill pan, do so and let grill on a soft flame for 5 minutes or so. If not, leave to grill for about 7 minutes.
- When the tomatoes are soft, but still retaining their shape - or the time has elapsed, add the grated mozzarella cheese.
- Leave for another 5 - 10 minutes, or until cheese has melted and is bubbling.
- Quickly (before the melted cheese hardens), scoop the cheese covered tomatoes out, and place side by side, slightly overlapped, on the grilled bread. (I find using a fork and a spoon helps to scoop the tomatoes out without breaking them.).
- Season with more salt and pepper, and add chopped fresh coriander herb on the bruchetta.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 548.2, Fat 54, SaturatedFat 10.3, Cholesterol 22.1, Sodium 266.2, Carbohydrate 10.7, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 5.2, Protein 8.4
ITALIAN MOZZARELLA ROLL-UPS
Give the classic pig in a blanket an Italian twist by swapping out the frank for an ooey-gooey mozzarella stick, then rolling it up with pesto, prosciutto and roasted red pepper for the perfect party bite!
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 30m
Yield 16 pieces
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment.
- Cut each slice of prosciutto into 4 pieces, each about 1 1/2 inches by 3 inches. Cut the roasted red pepper into 16 strips, each about 1/2 inch by 2 inches.
- Unroll the dough on a cutting board. Spread the pesto on the dough in an even layer. Cut the dough along the perforated lines to create 8 triangles. Cut each triangle in half to create 16 long, thin triangles.
- Lay a mozzarella stick across the bottom of the wide end of one of the triangles. Lay 1 strip of red pepper crosswise next to the mozzarella, then lay 1 piece of prosciutto over most of the remaining pesto layer. Starting at the wide end, roll up the dough tightly around the filling and place seam-side down on one of the prepared baking sheets. Repeat with the remaining dough, prosciutto, red pepper and mozzarella sticks.
- Bake until the dough is golden brown and cooked through and the mozzarella sticks are heated through, about 20 minutes. Serve warm with marinara and more pesto for dipping.
ZITI WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND MOZZARELLA
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425°F. Lightly oil a large, shallow baking dish. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. In a large skillet, heat about 2 Tbs. olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until soft, about 5 min. Add the garlic and crumbled sausage and sauté until the sausage begins to brown. Season with salt and pepper. If the sausage gives off a lot of fat, pour most of it off, but leave a little to add flavor to the sauce. Add the red wine and let it boil until it's almost gone. Add the tomatoes with all of their juices and cook, uncovered, at a lively simmer for about 10 min. The sauce will thicken slightly. Add the marjoram or oregano and taste for seasoning. In a large mixing bowl, mix together ricotta, about half the grated pecorino, the nutmeg, and the parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Meanwhile, cook the pasta until al dente. Drain well and toss it with the ricotta mixture until well coated. Add the sausage and sauce and mix again. Add the mozzarella and toss gently. Pour everything into the baking dish and sprinkle the remaining pecorino on top. Bake uncovered until lightly browned and bubbling, about 20 min. Serve right away.
ITALIAN FRIED MOZZARELLA SANDWICH
In different parts of Italy this sandwich is made different ways. This is the Roman way with ham inside.
Provided by Lynn Clay
Categories Cheese Appetizers
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Cut the crusts off the bread.
- 2. Put a slice of ham and 2 slices of cheese between 2 slices of bread.
- 3. Put flour on a plate and dredge sandwiches until covered.
- 4. Combine eggs and milk in a bowl. Dip sandwiches until completed coated with egg milk wash.
- 5. Arrange bread crumbs on plate and completely cover sandwich with crumbs to keep cheese and ham inside.
- 6. Heat the oil a in a deep heavy sauce-pan over medium high heat until temperature reads 350 F.
- 7. Deep fry 2 minutes on each or until crispy and brown all over.
- 8. Drain on paper towel and serve immediately.
ITALIAN HERB-LENTIL PATTIES WITH MOZZARELLA
My family has requested this meatless recipe over and over again. It is simple to prepare and even meat lovers like it. -Geri Lucas, Oldsmar, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h10m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook lentils according to package directions; drain and cool slightly., In a large bowl, combine eggs and seasonings; stir in cooked lentils and oatmeal. Shape into ten 3/4-in.-thick patties., In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Cook patties in batches 4-6 minutes on each side or until golden brown and a thermometer reads 160°, adding additional oil as needed. Top with cheese; cook 1-2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. If desired, serve with marinara sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 416 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 517mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 26g protein.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your mozzarella.
- Use whole milk. This will give your mozzarella a richer flavor and creamier texture.
- Heat the milk slowly. Don't let it boil, as this will cause the milk to curdle.
- Use a thermometer to monitor the temperature of the milk. The ideal temperature for curdling the milk is between 86°F and 90°F (30°C and 32°C).
- Cut the curd into small pieces. This will help the whey to drain more easily.
- Don't overwork the curd. This will make the mozzarella tough.
- Knead the mozzarella until it is smooth and elastic. This will help to develop the mozzarella's texture.
- Store the mozzarella in a covered container in the refrigerator. It will keep for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
Making mozzarella at home is a fun and rewarding experience. With a little practice, you can make delicious, fresh mozzarella that is perfect for pizzas, salads, and other dishes. So what are you waiting for? Give it a try!
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