Which cheeses can be added to pizza?

When thinking of which cheeses can be added to pizzas, the first that comes to mind absolutely has to be mozzarella. This cheese is the staple because its lower melting point and how gooey it tends to get. Another popular cheese to add is parmesan, although this is a love or hate cheese. Some people love it for its strong flavor and odor; others hate it for the same reason.

Other popular cheeses include Romano and asiago (because they are so similar to parmesan,) Feta, provolone, and cheddar. It should be noted that parmesan, Romano, and asiago cheeses are slightly different in taste meaning all three can be added and appreciated. No matter your taste or style of pizza, there is a cheese to match.

There are lots of cheeses that can be added to pizza. Sometimes, a combination of cheeses can be used to make it better.

The cheeses you can include in a pizza are mozzarella, provolone, cheddar, and parmesan. You can use gouda and goat but for a basic and mouthwatering pizza, the four above are enough. Mozzarella is the most necessary pizza cheese ever.

What cheese you add to your pizza depends on how you want your pizza to taste. The simplest pizzas that are light and have a creamy texture can be made with mozzarella. If you want more creaminess, mix provolone and mozzarella together. Provolone is mostly used because it prevents the burning of mozzarella in the oven.

Provolone Cheese

Cheddar is a coarser cheese and adds a sharper taste to the pizza. Cheddar is always used in pizza blends along with mozzarella.

Cheddar

Parmesan is a garnish for pizzas. Don’t add this to cheese blends as it will spoil the delicate taste of the cheese blend. It should only be used as a pizza topping.

Parmesan

Gouda suits well in pizzas involving barbecued chicken, or beef as a topping. Ricotta is one of the most rarely used cheeses. It is native to Italy used only in white sauce pizzas. Enjoy your pizza!