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I think we can all agree that cheese turns pretty much any meal into an instant winner. I mean, have you ever met a grilled cheese you didn't like? And mac and cheese is always a treat, especially when it's homemade. But fresh mozzarella – whether melted on pizzas or eaten atop a salad – stands above the rest. These 24 fresh mozzarella recipes will rescue you from boring dinners for good!
Chicken, Pesto, and Mozzarella Panini
Kitchen Swagger
Fresh mozzarella, gooey and melted, is the glue that holds this panini together. It adds a milky richness to the pesto, chicken, and tomato stuffed inside. (via Kitchen Swagger)
Cheesy Cabbage Casserole
Give Recipe
Okay – the mention of cabbage can be *a little* off-putting to most – but just trust us on this one. In this gooey, comforting casserole, the crispy veg soaks up tons of moisture and delicious flavor to the point where you won't even realize it's cabbage anymore. (via Give Recipe)
Skillet Meatball Parm Recipe Using Fresh Mozzarella
Brown Eyed Baker
Skip the basic subs altogether and make this skillet meatball Parm instead. It’s topped with *loads* of fresh mozzarella and a generous sprinkle of fresh basil. (via Brown Eyed Baker)
Butternut Squash Stuffed Shells
The Girl on Bloor
Using the fall season as your *only* excuse to eat butternut squash is overrated. You can surly enjoy it anytime of year – more specifically, in this hypnotizing stuffed shells dish. Each tender noodle gets packed full with a creamy fresh mozzarella cheese sauce and turkey sausage filling. (via The Girl On Bloor)
Pepperoni Pizza Sliders
Countryside Cravings
Faster than ordering a pizza for delivery, these pepperoni and mozzarella sliders are great for a crowd. Just assemble and bake for a quick and satisfying dinner! (via Countryside Cravings)
Kugel Arancini
Amanda Wilens
These kugel bites are full of a tasty, ultra-cheesy noodle filling on the inside, while their exterior remains crispy and crunchy. Taking flavors inspired by Italian arancini, these bite-sized snacks are truly unforgettable (and a tad addicting, too). Pair with a rich marinara dipping sauce for the full dining experience! (via Amanda Wilens)
Oven-Baked Pizza Dip with Mozzarella
Rachel Mansfield
Screaming. Crying. Salivating. All for this devilishly cheesy pizza dip! All it asks of you is to pile the necessary ingredients into a baking pan, pop it into the oven for 20 minutes (yes, only 20!), and dig *right* in with your dipping vessel of choice. For us, we'll have to go in with some super crispy bread! (via Rachel Mansfield)
Italian Meatball Hero Sandwich
Sugar Love Spices
You’ll want a ridiculously fluffy roll to soak up the delicious sauce that the meatballs in this sandwich were simmered in. Arugula adds a peppery bite, and milky mozzarella adds the ultimate finishing touch. (via Sugar Love Spices)
Cheesy Leftover Mashed Potato Cakes
The Endless Meal
Graciously give your leftover mashed potatoes a new life using this easy potato cakes recipe! When you lightly pan-fry each disc, the fresh mozz on the inside becomes miraculously melty, while the crust gets oh-so nice and crispy. Because who doesn't love potatoes + cheese?! (via The Endless Meal)
Balsamic Burger Recipe Using Fresh Mozzarella Cheese
Life Tastes Good
Creamy, mild mozzarella helps balance out the tangy balsamic vinegar in this burger recipe. It’s much more exciting than the classic ketchup-mayo combo your OG burgers may be used to. (via Life Tastes Good)
Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip
Cozy Cravings
Spinach artichoke dip is one of the best apps ever. Step yours up using a decadent combo of fresh mozzarella and cream cheese, so each scoop you get is covered in cheesy goodness. (via Cozy Cravings)
Roasted Tomato and Artichoke Grilled Cheese
The Merry Thought
Add some sophistication to your favorite ‘wich with fresh mozzarella, sweet roasted tomatoes, and artichokes. (via The Merry Thought)
Marinated Mozzarella Melon Skewers
Half Baked Harvest
These skewer snacks are *perfect* for a fancy summertime soirée. The pesto-soaked balls of fresh mozzarella are a delightfully surprising complement to the watermelon, cantaloupe and honeydew additions, providing a light flavor that refreshes you amid the warm weather. (via Half Baked Harvest)
Skillet Chicken and Mozzarella
3 Scoops of Sugar
Chicken, marinara, and mozzarella make up a classic trio in this skillet-based meal. But what makes it *different* than the rest are the chunks of crusty bread sprinkled throughout the dish to soak up all that delicious flavor. (via 3 Scoops Of Sugar)
Italian Pasta Salad
Feel Good Foodie
Pasta salad is nothing short of a delectable and dependable dish for the summer season. Though you can really make any variation you want on the recipe, this chilled pasta salad that gets tossed in fresh mozz and veggies is definitely one you'll keep coming back for. It's extremely bright, plus it's good for you! (via Feel Good Foodie)
White Pizza With Prosciutto and Blue Cheese
Hunger Thirst Play
Fresh mozzarella and blue cheese join forces in this white sauce pizza. Salty prosciutto and sweet caramelized onions add tons of complex flavor that you can't get anywhere else. (via Hunger Thirst Play)
Creamy Gnocchi Bake
The Fast Recipe
*Three* types of cheeses get infused into this ultra-tender gnocchi bake, which we could never complain about. It gives everything we'd ever want from a comfort dish – rich red sauce, pillowy pockets of pasta, and stretchy, stringy cheese. Plus, it only takes 20 minutes to prep, so you can get to munchin' quickly. (via The Fast Recipe)
Broccoli and Mozzarella Gratinata
Art of Natural Living
Here’s a sure-fire way to make eating green veggies more... palatable. Bake them along with cherry tomatoes and plenty of mozzarella until tender and drowning in melted cheese. (via Art Of Natural Living)
Kimchi Mac and Cheese
Takes Two Eggs
Some contemporary Korean dishes use fresh mozzarella cheese to adorn their delights in melty madness. (While writing this, we can totally feel the Korean hot dog cravings kicking in.) This kimchi mac and cheese takes on the traditional spice and umami that most other meals do, but with a cheesy twist we cannot resist! (via Takes Two Eggs)
Tomato, Mozzarella, and Prosciutto Pasta
Nourish And Fete
Served warm or cold, you can’t really go wrong with this fancy pasta. It’s made with tomatoes, mozzarella, prosciutto, and other gourmet ingredients that form a fantastic flavor. (via Nourish And Fete)
Stone Fruit Caprese Salad
Most Hungry
Fresh mozzarella pairs *exceptionally* well with stone fruits like peaches, plums, and apricots, thanks to its delicate flavors and creamy textures. This easy recipe combines them all into a fancy summer caprese that gets drizzled in a fantastic blend of balsamic and mint! (via Most Hungry)
Caprese Pizza
The Redhead Baker
This caprese pizza makes for a filling meal that somehow tastes light at the same time. Pesto, tomatoes, and basil add a summery freshness to the pie, while fresh mozzarella keeps things feeling decadent. (via The Redhead Baker)
Easy Cheesy Baked Ravioli
Salt & Lavender
Subdued mozz meets strong Parmesan in this simple pasta bake! Garlic and marinara flavors swim throughout the noddles and ground beef so that each forkful you take is enhanced with deep savory tastes. (via Salt & Lavender)
Pasta Caprese
Foodtasia
Jazz up your usual weeknight pasta with the addition of tomatoes, pesto, and fresh mozzarella. One bite, and you’ll see that these ingredients were made to go together. (via Foodtasia)
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