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8 Recipes Featuring Buffalo Mozzarella

Buffalo mozzarella (or mozzarella di bufala) is a fresh, versatile and luxurious cheese that you should always have on hand in the fridge! It has the power to transform your meals, adding a delicate milky flavour and an irresistibly creamy texture in everything from pizza to pasta. Here are eight recipes that showcase the delicious potential of this dairy product.

1. Mushroom Pizza (The Best)

Pizza for dinner is always a good bet; mushroom pizza in particular, thanks to the vegetable’s meatiness and earthiness. Buffalo mozzarella is a great cheese for this (and any!) pizza, creating puddles of creamy and milky cheese for a luxurious bite every time.

2. Scappata Pizza with Roasted Tomatoes

Scappata is Italian for “has escaped.” So in this recipe for crustless pizza, the crust has made a run for it! But we promise you won’t miss it, as this recipe features roasted tomatoes turned into a sauce, with creamy buffalo mozzarella then added, making the whole a silky and scoopable texture!

3. Squash and Crispy Prosciutto Fusilli

This dish is like an elevated and more stylish mac and cheese. It boasts thin slices of crisped prosciutto, soft chunks of butternut squash and cubes of buffalo mozzarella on top, melting to create a light and creamy coating, which helps to soften the saltiness of the dry-cured ham. It’s the perfect pasta recipe for entertaining!

4. Dry Sausage Slices with Mozzarella Di Bufala

This dry sausage appetizer is a tasty way to kick off a meal. Plated to resemble a carpaccio, the slices are topped with warm and lemony zucchini ribbons, white cannellini beans and buffalo mozzarella torn into pieces. The cheese cuts through all the saltiness and richness, and provides a cool and creamy contrast to the dense cured meat.

5. Heirloom Tomatoes with Herb Dressing and Mozzarella

This simple summer recipe is great for highlighting seasonal tomatoes. On a large serving dish, arrange sliced heirloom tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber rounds and fresh buffalo mozzarella, whose delicate flavour lets that of the tomatoes shine. Drizzle with a dressing loaded with garden herbs, Parmesan and honey, and enjoy!

6. Black Lentil and Cherry Tomato Salad

Looking for a unique lentil salad? Try this one made with black Beluga lentils, which have a nutty taste that pairs perfectly with the cashews. It also includes buffalo mozzarella, cherry tomatoes and a spicy and tangy dressing. The cheese is a soft contrast to the firm lentils, and helps balance the acidity from the tomatoes and the lime-flavoured dressing.

7. Eggplant Parm Subs with Pancetta and Mozzarella

This loaded sandwich is just bursting with texture and flavour! Stuffed with breaded eggplant slices that are soft on the inside and crunchy on the outside, this is a nice contrast to the creamy and milky cheese. Along with a sweet tomato sauce, salty pancetta and bitter radicchio, it’s perfect for lunch or a picnic.

8. Tomato and Mozzarella Omelette

This simple omelette is a sensible meal idea any time of day. Combining half a dozen eggs, tomatoes and pesto, this recipe can be made in a flash. The buffalo mozzarella brings moisture, extra creaminess and a fresh flavour to the recipe. It’s protein-packed and colourful, making it a hit with the whole family.

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