How to Use mozzarella in a Sentence

mozzarella

noun
  • Top with the mozzarella and hot sauce for a bit of spice.
    — Paul Kita, Men's Health, 28 Feb. 2023
  • Place a piece of mozzarella in the center then close with more rice to form a ball.
    — Essence, 1 Sep. 2021
  • The mozzarella is gooey and mild and the parmesan is sharp and nutty.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 13 Sep. 2024
  • Give a warm welcome to the brand’s new fresh mozzarella pearls.
    — Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 27 June 2023
  • The meat-averse should try the White and Green pizza, topped with kale, spinach, and fresh mozzarella.
    — Michelle Gross, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2023
  • Vary the cheeses, subbing out fresh chèvre for the mozzarella and toss in a few black olives for fun.
    — Star Tribune, 28 July 2021
  • Sprinkle the mozzarella and brick cheeses over the surface of the pizza, spreading them all the way to the edges where the dough meets the sides of the pan.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 30 Aug. 2021
  • The cheese -- the chain’s blend of mozzarella and Muenster cheeses, which is not plant-based -- helps the pizza along, as does the crust.
    — Tribune News Service, oregonlive, 13 July 2021
  • Bake until the mozzarella melts and starts to brown and the tart edges are deeply browned, about 18 to 22 minutes.
    — Adam Ried, BostonGlobe.com, 20 Apr. 2018
  • Place a piece of mozzarella into the center of each ball.
    — The View, ABC News, 22 Nov. 2023
  • 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
  • Place chicken on one side and the mozzarella on the other.
    — Nancy Miller, The Courier-Journal, 8 May 2018
  • Add the tomato, olive oil, mozzarella cheese and salt and pepper to taste.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 19 July 2022
  • The crispy rice was topped with the deeply seasoned meat and mounded with molten mozzarella.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2023
  • The Piero is topped with speck, white truffle oil and mozzarella.
    — Carlos Frías, miamiherald, 4 June 2019
  • The white of the mozzarella juxtaposed with the red of the tomato and the green of the basil is said to represent the Italian flag.
    — Silvia Marchetti, CNN, 26 Apr. 2022
  • The fresh mozzarella is our main business, all sizes and shapes.
    — Kristine M. Kierzek, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 12 Apr. 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
  • Boil your spaghetti, toss it with the tomatoes and mozzarella balls, and serve.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 14 July 2023
  • Next up is a stretchy, meltable mozzarella-like cheese.
    — Janelle Bitker, SFChronicle.com, 2 Oct. 2019
  • Lose the spicy or more mature cheeses and add mozzarella whips or cheese curds.
    — Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 26 Sep. 2024
  • Cheesy, with a bonus track of cheddar along with the mozzarella and provolone.
    — Matt Wake | [email protected], al, 23 July 2023
  • 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
  • Fresh mozzarella, shredded basil and a very basic red sauce give the crust a chance to shine.
    — Beth Segal, cleveland.com, 11 May 2018
  • Slice the tomatoes and tear the mozzarella into big chunks.
    — Star Tribune, 4 Sep. 2020
  • 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
  • But many are filled with blocks of mozzarella — and should be called cheese dogs instead.
    — Kathy Stephenson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 13 Sep. 2021
  • There's a limit of 40 mozzarella sticks per order—but maybe that's for the best.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 12 July 2024
  • One video of a customer dipping mozzarella sticks in sauce and eating the stringy cheese has more than 16 million views.
    — Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 30 Jan. 2025
  • Garnish with more basil and serve hot. Substitutions: To reduce the fat and calories, use part-skim mozzarella.
    — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025

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