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14 Mozzarella-Packed Recipes for Ultimate Cheesy Comfort Food

Erren Hart

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11/04/2025

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Mozzarella cheese brings a creamy, melty, and irresistible quality to dishes, making it a favorite ingredient for adding richness and flavor. This collection of 14 mozzarella recipes offers a range of savory options, from classic favorites like fried mozzarella sticks and meatball Parmesan to unique twists like caramelized onion mushroom pizza and baked mozzarella chicken roll-ups. Perfect for appetizers, main courses, or even a cheesy salad, these recipes showcase the versatility and deliciousness of mozzarella in every bite. Get ready to indulge in these mozzarella-filled delights!

Meatball Parmesan

Meatball Parmesan
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Treat yourself to this Meatball Parmesan delight! Hearty, rich, and super delicious, it’s a cozy winter weeknight favorite! Picture juicy meatballs swimming in a tasty marinara sauce, topped with gooey Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. It’s a simple yet stunning dish that’s not just pretty but totally scrumptious!
Get the Recipe: Meatball Parmesan

Fried Mozzarella Sticks

Fried Mozzarella Sticks
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Who doesn’t love fried mozzarella sticks? These delicious treats are super easy to whip up! Serve them with marinara sauce as a fun appetizer, or enjoy them as the ultimate kid-friendly dish!
Get the Recipe: Fried Mozzarella Sticks

Pepperoni Pasta Salad

Pepperoni Pasta Salad
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Pepperoni’s rich and peppery flavor is the perfect match for the mild spinach, mozzarella, and pasta in this delicious Pepperoni Pasta Salad!
Get the Recipe: Pepperoni Pasta Salad

Baked Eggplant Parmesan

Baked Eggplant Parmesan on a white plate topped with fresh basil
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This Italian Baked Eggplant Parmesan recipe uses roasted eggplant instead of fried eggplant, creating a simple, cheesy vegetarian meal.

Get The Recipe: Baked Eggplant Parmesan

Gourmet Grilled Cheese

Close-up of a grilled cheese sandwich with melted cheese oozing out from between thick slices of toasted bread. The sandwich is cut in half showing the oozing cheese filling.
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This Gourmet Grilled Cheese is a deliciously simple twist on a classic favorite! With garlic butter, mozzarella, provolone, and pesto, this sandwich is crispy on the outside and ooey-gooey on the inside. Enjoy every bite!

Get The Recipe: Gourmet Grilled Cheese

Hot Eggplant Spinach Dip

A piece of bread coming out of the dip with a string of cheese stretching from the dish
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This Hot Eggplant Spinach Dip is a creamy, cheesy crowd-pleaser that’s surprisingly easy to make. It’s the ultimate appetizer for party fans, perfect for game day or any gathering.

Get The Recipe: Hot Eggplant Spinach Dip

Italian Meatloaf

Close-up of a sliced meatloaf made with ground beef, topped with melted cheese and tomato sauce, garnished with herbs in a white dish. Perfect for hearty recipes!
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This Italian Meatloaf is like a cozy dinner party wrapped in a loaf! It mixes the heartwarming vibes of meatballs with a beefy embrace, Parmesan’s charm, and a splash of marinara sauce, before inviting melty mozzarella to crash the party. It’s so savory and cheesy, you might just find yourself in a food coma worthy of a snooze!

Get The Recipe: Italian Meatloaf

Alfredo Pizza

Tasty Alfredo Pizza on display
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This quick and easy Alfredo Pizza recipe is super creamy, cheesy, and perfect for loading up with your favorite toppings. It’s always a crowd-pleaser on pizza night!
Get the Recipe: Alfredo Pizza

Puff Pastry Garlic Cheese Twists

Puff Pastry Garlic Cheese Twists
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Wow your guests with some delicious homemade garlic cheese twists that are way better than anything you can buy at the store! Loaded with Parmesan and mozzarella, these tasty treats are surprisingly easy to whip up and will vanish in no time.
Get the Recipe: Puff Pastry Garlic Cheese Twists

Sausage Pizza

Scrumptious Sausage Pizza photo
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This super easy Sausage Pizza recipe is topped with delicious Italian sausage and colorful bell peppers, making it perfect for a fun pizza night at home!
Get the Recipe: Sausage Pizza

Creamy Spinach Artichoke Pizza

Creamy Spinach Artichoke Pizza
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This thick crust Spinach Artichoke Pizza is ultra indulgent with a rich and garlicky spinach cream sauce, artichoke hearts, and gooey mozzarella!
Get the Recipe: Creamy Spinach Artichoke Pizza

Caprese Salad

Caprese Salad
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Nothing says summer quite like a refreshing Caprese salad with juicy, ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella cheese, and a sprinkle of sweet and spicy basil!
Get the Recipe: Caprese Salad

Caramelized Onion Mushroom White Pizza

Caramelized Onion Mushroom White Pizza
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You’re going to love this mushroom white pizza! It features a delicious homemade creamy garlic sauce and sweet caramelized onions that are simply to die for! Check out the step-by-step photos.
Get the Recipe: Caramelized Onion Mushroom White Pizza

Baked Mozzarella Chicken Roll Ups

Baked Mozzarella Chicken Roll Ups in all its glory
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Chicken Roll Ups are an easy and delicious dinner option! This baked mozzarella chicken dish is perfect for any night of the week. It’s bursting with flavor and packed with cheese—what’s not to love?
Get the Recipe: Baked Mozzarella Chicken Roll Ups

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