A white plate filled with sliced tomatoes, sliced mozzarella and basil leaves, next to a board of sliced bread and some spare plates

Best mozzarella recipes

Ham, spinach and mozzarella lasagne

Packed with ham and spinach, this inventive twist on the traditional lasagne will transform your midweek meals. Use plenty of mozzarella for a golden topping.

Lentil, mozzarella and spring onion quesadillas

Use a mix of grated mozzarella and cheddar for a melty, cheesy result. Protein- and iron-rich lentils are a vegetarian’s saviour. The tinned brown variety smoosh together nicely in these colourful quesadillas.

Melon, mozzarella and parma ham tartines

This quick starter is easily scaled and doesn't scrimp on style or substance - combine shaved, salty parma ham with juicy ripe melon and creamy mozzarella.

Meatball and mozzarella pan bake

Showcase mozzarella with our gorgeous cheesy meatball one-pot. You can't plate this up politely, so just put it in the middle of the table and let everyone dig in.

Buffalo chicken dip

An irresistibly rich and creamy blend of shredded chicken thighs, three types of cheese and soured cream. Serve with pretzels, celery and tortilla chips for dipping.

Poutine

In this Canadian comfort food dish, mozzarella is scattered over a serving platter of chips and gravy.

A white platter filled with chips topped with gravy and cheese, next to a small pot of extra gravy

Mozzarella sticks with spicy dipping sauce

Blocks of mozzarella withstand deep-frying well, working perfectly here to give you that cheesy, stringy ooze. These are best cooked from frozen, making them the perfect nibble to squirrel away for when you have guests.

Mozzarella Dippers Recipe with Spicy Dipping Sauce

Griddled courgette, mozzarella, peas and mint salad

Make the most of homegrown garden greens in this vibrant salad for a quick vegetarian meal. Tear up one ball of mozzarella for a creamy topping.

Pea and Mint Salad Recipe with Courgettes

Peri-peri chicken mozzarella stacks with ‘macho’ peas

Nando's fans will love this easy chicken recipe with creamy mozzarella, roasted red peppers and punchy 'macho' peas. It's a lighter version of the restaurant classic.

Peri Peri Chicken with Mozzarella and Macho Peas

Marinated figs with mozzarella and serrano ham

This elegant pickled fig recipe with creamy mozzarella, salty serrano ham and peppery rocket is the perfect starter for a dinner party.

Figs, mozzarella, and serrano ham salad on a plate

Fennel, sausage, tomato and mozzarella hand pies

Check out Edd Kimber's fennel, sausage, tomato and mozzarella hand pies. These easy-to-make golden pastries are super crispy and packed with gooey mozzarella – the perfect lunchtime snack.

Italian flatbreads with peach, prosciutto and mozzarella

These colourful bites are a celebration of summer. Make the dough, then cook on the barbecue or under the grill. Top with fresh peaches, Italian cheese and prosciutto for an al fresco feast.

Spring salad with purple sprouting broccoli, peas and mozzarella

This spring salad with purple sprouting broccoli, peas and mozzarella is a quick and easy veggie meal for two, and it's under 300 calories.

Spring Salad Recipe with Broccoli, Peas and Mozzarella served on a white plate and a white surface

Spaghetti with ajvar, mozzarella and smashed olives

Ajvar, a sauce traditionally from the Balkans and made up primarily of red peppers, is quick and easy to make and works wonderfully with olives, mozzarella and spaghetti.