How to Use provolone in a Sentence

provolone

noun
  • Use any creamy, melty cheese instead of the provolone.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2025
  • Both will have smoked provolone cheese and two crispy onion rings on a Kaiser roll.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2025
  • Place 3 slices of the provolone on the cut-side of the bottom half of each roll.
    — Christian Reynoso, San Francisco Chronicle, 9 July 2021
  • It’s made with sautéed chicken, topped with mayo and provolone cheese, and served on an amoroso roll.
    — Eduardo Gonzalez, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2023
  • The sandwich comes with provolone cheese and two pineapple slices on a sesame seed bun.
    — Liz Biro, Indianapolis Star, 5 Aug. 2018
  • This one is made with a mushroom blend, topped with provolone cheese, and it is served on an amoroso roll.
    — Eduardo Gonzalez, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2023
  • Top each with one-fourth of the onion-pepper mixture and 2 slices provolone.
    — Jed Portman, Midwest Living, 15 May 2026
  • Customers can get it with provolone or Cheez Whiz, shown here.
    — Sarah Gish, kansascity, 22 Mar. 2018
  • Here, it’s tossed with garlic, red pepper flakes and lemon juice, then paired with melty provolone cheese.
    — Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 29 Apr. 2023
  • Cheesy, with a bonus track of cheddar along with the mozzarella and provolone.
    — Matt Wake | [email protected], al, 23 July 2023
  • Mix meat sauce with cooked pasta, provolone, Romano and peas.
    — Jasper J. Mirabile Jr., kansascity, 9 Apr. 2018
  • Pair with charcuterie and provolone cheese, or even a sherbet dessert.
    — Tom Mullen, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2021
  • Spread the filling, along with two slices of provolone cheese, between thick slices of sourdough bread.
    — Shay Spence, PEOPLE.com, 12 Apr. 2021
  • Top with one-third of the sausage mixture, one-fourth of the remaining sauce, and one-third of the provolone.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2024
  • Also, melting sharp provolone on top of anything is always the right move.
    — Mike Solomonov, Bon Appetit, 30 Jan. 2018
  • Here’s another helpful video, from a cook who adds provolone to the sandwich.
    — Dan Rodricks, baltimoresun.com, 1 Sep. 2017
  • The provolone cheese adds a hearty flavor similar to a cheesesteak.
    — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2024
  • Provel combines Swiss, provolone, and cheddar cheeses with a note of smoke.
    — Emily Teel, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Aged for over a year, this salty, sharp cheese has a more intense flavor than its younger provolone relative.
    — Dallas News, 7 June 2022
  • The popular sandwich is loaded with brisket, provolone cheese, topped with onion rings and sauce.
    — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 8 Feb. 2026
  • Tucked into a crusty loaf, the beef is paired with a tangle of hot and sweet peppers, softened onions and aged provolone.
    — Washington Post, 16 June 2021
  • Gently fold in half of the mozzarella and half of the provolone cheese just until combined.
    — Annie Peterson, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2022
  • Spread the mixture out as evenly as possible and top evenly with the provolone cheese.
    — Washington Post, 7 Dec. 2021
  • Sprinkle evenly over provolone in baking dish.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2025
  • Remove the pan from the oven and carefully place a slice of provolone on each pretzel, tearing the slices to fit.
    — Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 24 Nov. 2024
  • Top evenly with 1 / 2 the provolone cheese, roasted peppers and olives.
    — Daniel Neman, sacbee, 24 Oct. 2017
  • Pile the broccoli on the bottom half of bread, drizzle pepper brine on the broccoli and top with provolone cheese.
    — Amelia Rampe, Bon Appetit, 6 Jan. 2017
  • Fans did in fact seem elated this spring when Costco brought back the hot turkey and provolone sandwich.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 May 2025
  • Sprinkle the provolone over the top and broil until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes.
    — The Casserole Queens, Woman's Day, 5 Nov. 2014
  • Stir in the provolone or cheddar and Parmesan, eggplant, salt, and pepper.
    — Jill Gibson, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Feb. 2021

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