18 Mozzarella Recipes So Cheesy, You’ll Want to Dive Right In
If you believe there’s no such thing as too much cheese, you’re in for a melty, mozzarella-filled treat. These 18 recipes are packed with gooey, stretchy goodness—think bubbling casseroles, golden-fried bites, and cheese pulls that never seem to end. Whether you’re cooking for a crowd or just indulging solo, each dish is comfort food at its finest. Grab your fork (or your fingers)—these cheesy creations are impossible to resist.
Buffalo Chicken Potato Casserole
Buffalo Chicken Potato Casserole is full of juicy chicken, tender potatoes, lots of cheese, all mixed in a tangy buffalo sauce. Don’t forget the crispy bacon! A favorite dinner recipe in our house for sure.
Grilled Caprese Panini
Grilled Caprese Panini takes a simple grilled cheese sandwich to a whole new level! Made with ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and herbaceous fresh basil, it’s a little bit like a classic caprese salad in handheld form!
Four Cheese Roasted Garlic Bread
Gooey, cheesy, roasted garlic bread — it disappears right before your eyes!
Philly Cheesesteak Tater Tot Casserole
Philly Cheesesteak Tater Tot Casserole combines tender, savory ground beef, colorful bell peppers, and melted cheese, all topped with crispy tater tots. Perfect for an easy dinner on a busy weeknight!
Easy Baked Pesto Mozzarella Chicken
Have dinner on the table in just 30 minutes with this easy and delicious baked pesto mozzarella chicken. Low-carb, gluten-free, and made with simple ingredients.
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The Best Classic Lasagna Recipe
Nothing says love like a big pan of layered cheese, pasta, meat, and sauce. This Classic Lasagna recipe is always a crowd pleaser made with 4 simple layers, and comes together in just minutes with an easy hack. The oven does the rest for you! This classic meat lasagna recipe is a traditional Italian one and sure to become a family favorite in no time!
Peach Panzanella Salad
Peach Panzanella Salad is an easy summer salad recipe that is loaded with fresh flavors of heirloom tomatoes, basil leaves, mozzarella, juicy ripe peaches, and torn crusty bread with a simple honey dijon vinaigrette! It’s perfect for potlucks, picnics, light summer dinners and easy no-fuss lunches!
Beef and Cheese Casserole
This beef and cheese casserole combines ground beef, penne pasta, marinara sauce, and lots of cheese for a wonderfully easy weeknight dinner! It’s a filling meal with tasty Italian flavors that is sure to be a family favorite! Hamburger noodle casserole is perfect for when you want a tasty meal but are limited on time.
Garlic Bread Casserole
This easy recipe for Garlic Bread Casserole is one to try the next time you need a new recipe and something that is super easy. Texas toast garlic bread topped with a hearty meat sauce and tons of cheese.
Cast Iron Pan Pizza (Copycat Pizza Hut Pizza Recipe)
Hellooooo crispy, fried crust and a thick, almost focaccia-like puffy interior with all your favorite toppings! This Cast Iron Pan Pizza recipe doesn’t taste just like Pizza Hut: it tastes 1,000x better.
Vidalia Onion Dip
Vidalia onion dip is a staple for any party. It’s always delicious and it’s easy to make! This crowd-pleasing dip is made with sweet Vidalia onions, lots of cheese and some sour cream to give it some creaminess. Bake until nice and bubbly, then serve with your favorite crackers.
Slow Cooker Pesto Mozzarella Chicken Pasta
This Slow Cooker Pesto Mozzarella Chicken Pasta recipe is a perfect, easy dish that cooks itself while you’re busy with other things. It’s made in the slow cooker and it takes less than five minutes to assemble before you leave for work. You’ll come home to dinner waiting!
Dump and Start Instant Pot Creamy Ziti
Dump and Start Instant Pot Creamy Ziti is saucy, cheesy and delicious. 20 minutes is all you need to make this creamy red sauce pasta dish!
Baked Mostaccioli Recipe
This Baked Mostaccioli Recipe is a deliciously creamy pasta dish that comes together quickly and is perfect for busy weeknights. It is made with a creamy red sauce, filled with ground beef for some great protein, and topped with melty mozzarella cheese!
Homemade Margherita Pizza Recipe
This homemade Margherita Pizza Recipe is a fantastic dish to make at home, and especially fun to make with kids! You only need a few ingredients to make this Italian speciality. Keep reading for tips and tricks of how to make homemade pizza sauce and also how to level up your crust!
Italian Mozzarella Grilled Cheese
This easy gluten free Italian Mozzarella Grilled Cheese sandwich recipe is made with tomatoes, prosciutto, and lemon basil pesto mayo.
Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Breast with Mozzarella
Air fryer stuffed chicken breast is a delicious, quick & easy midweek meal, mine are loaded with gooey mozzarella cheese & jalapeno peppers. Preparation for this recipe can be comfortably done in 10 minutes and cooking takes less than 20 making this an ideal midweek dinner.
Prosciutto Wrapped Mozzarella Bites
These Prosciutto Wrapped Mozzarella Bites have just 4 ingredients and are ready to serve in about 15 minutes! This is a simple and absolutely irresistible party appetizer.
