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Fresh mozzarella

 
Fresh mozzarella
fresh mozzarella
Other Names:Mozzarella di bufala, buffalo
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What is Fresh mozzarella?

Fresh mozzarella is a softer whole milk version of mozzarella and typically packed in water or whey. Well-known varieties include bufala (buffalo) mozzarella made with buffalo milk or boconccini(little balls) marinated in oil. Fresh mozzarella is excellent in eggplant parmesan or served simply with a bit of olive oil and salt and pepper. Pairs nicely with fresh arugula as well.

Substitute for Fresh mozzarella

For salads substitute Burrata or for cooking substitute low moisture mozzarella

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Nutrition Information For Fresh mozzarella

Serving Size
1 cup, shredded
 
Calories
336
Calories from Fat
225
 
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25g
40%
Saturated Fat 15g
20%
Cholesterol 88mg
30%
Sodium 702mg
30%
Potassium
85g
0%
Total Carbohydrate 2g
0%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Sugars 1g
Protein 25g
50%
 
Vitamin A  0% • Vitamin C  0%
Calcium  0% • Iron  0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Favorite Fresh mozzarella Recipes

  • Eggplant Parmesan
    The best eggplant parmesan recipe uses garden fresh tomatoes, eggplant, basil and fresh mozzarella cheese.
  • Miceli's Caprese Pizza
    This is a "quick and dirty" pizza assembled from premade ingredients and fresh cheese.
  • Mozzarella with Crispy Prosciutto and Broccoli Rabe
    A super take on a grilled cheese includes prosciutto, mozzarella cheese and broccoli rabe.  Instructions include for stovetop or sandwich maker.
  • Grilled Chayote Squash
    This is a simple recipe for grilled chayote squash topped with olive oil and mozzarella cheese.This would work well as a side dish for grilled steak or pork. You could alternately roast the chayote in the oven but grilling gives it a preferred flavor.
  • Olive Tomato and Polenta Raclette
    Squares of polenta are topped with olives, tomatoes, basil and cheese.

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