How to Use mozzarella in a Sentence

mozzarella

noun
  • How many normal mozzarella sticks add up to a pound?
    — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
  • The mozzarella di bufala gets there on its own.
    — John McPhee, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Give a warm welcome to the brand’s new fresh mozzarella pearls.
    — Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 27 June 2023
  • Avoid cheeses with a lot of moisture, such as fresh mozzarella.
    — Sara Kate Gillingham, chicagotribune.com, 7 Sep. 2017
  • Lose the spicy or more mature cheeses and add mozzarella whips or cheese curds.
    — Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 26 Sep. 2024
  • The fresh mozzarella is our main business, all sizes and shapes.
    — Kristine M. Kierzek, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2021
  • Place a piece of mozzarella in the center then close with more rice to form a ball.
    — Essence, 1 Sep. 2021
  • But many are filled with blocks of mozzarella — and should be called cheese dogs instead.
    — Kathy Stephenson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 13 Sep. 2021
  • The crispy, airy crust gave way to melty cheese that pulled like a mozzarella stick with every bite.
    — Justin L. MacK, Axios, 12 Aug. 2024
  • Vary the cheeses, subbing out fresh chèvre for the mozzarella and toss in a few black olives for fun.
    — Star Tribune, 28 July 2021
  • The mozzarella is gooey and mild and the parmesan is sharp and nutty.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 13 Sep. 2024
  • Order the mozzarella grilled on lemon leaves.
    — Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2026
  • Top with the mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.
    — Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
  • To me, that would be like using thick slices of aged mozzarella instead of fresh.
    — Joe Yonan, Washington Post, 2 July 2023
  • The Piero is topped with speck, white truffle oil and mozzarella.
    — Carlos Frías, miamiherald, 4 June 2019
  • Cheesy, with a bonus track of cheddar along with the mozzarella and provolone.
    — Matt Wake | [email protected], al, 23 July 2023
  • Add the tomato, olive oil, mozzarella cheese and salt and pepper to taste.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 19 July 2022
  • Fresh mozzarella, shredded basil and a very basic red sauce give the crust a chance to shine.
    — Beth Segal, cleveland.com, 11 May 2018
  • Boil your spaghetti, toss it with the tomatoes and mozzarella balls, and serve.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 14 July 2023
  • These easy pull-apart rolls are filled with garlic, butter and mozzarella cheese.
    — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
  • In a medium bowl, toss tomatoes and mozzarella with about half of the basil oil and salt to taste.
    — Melissa Clark, charlotteobserver, 19 June 2018
  • Sprinkle the top of each squash half with 1/3 cup mozzarella cheese.
    — Maya Wilson, Alaska Dispatch News, 13 Oct. 2017
  • Top evenly with 2 ounces of the mozzarella.
    — Katie Parla, Saveur, 30 Oct. 2025
  • The milky and earthy flavors of the mozzarella and the beans get just the right jolt from the salsa verde.
    — Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 17 Aug. 2017
  • Spread an even layer of tomato sauce on top of the veal and place three to four slices of fresh mozzarella.
    — Benjamin Liong Setiawan, Forbes, 1 Feb. 2022
  • Now, even their mom's beloved pupusas with mozzarella cheese are absent.
    — Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 3 Dec. 2025
  • Combine the 1 ½ cups of marinara and the mozzarella in a bowl and stir well.
    — Nina Mandell, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2017
  • Baked ziti with extra mozzarella, not too much sauce.
    — Lizz Schumer, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
  • Stained with sauce, a string or two of mozzarella still clinging to it, the crust is a meal all by itself.
    — Washington Post, 18 Apr. 2022
  • The cheese, a buffalo mozzarella, was soft and melty.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026

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