This Cheese is a Rock Star!

Get 4 provolone recipes for your pizzeria’s menu

If you’re seeking the powerful combination of excellent meltability and versatility, provolone is going to be difficult to beat. A cow’s-milk cheese originating in southern Italy, provolone has a rich history. Sometimes referred to as mozzarella’s “older brother,” provolone has more depth of flavor than the ubiquitous mozz. An aged cheese, provolone will range from mild to sharper based on just how old it is. It’s obviously a classic choice on pizza, but its uses aren’t limited to just that one dish. There are so many ways to incorporate the cheese on your menu that not carrying the product in a pizzeria seems downright silly.

Here are some of my personal favorite recipes that make use of provolone. These are truly can’t-miss creations on nearly any pizzeria menu!

1. Monster Mash Pizza

   Get the Monster Mash Pizza recipe.

2. Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich

   Get the Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich recipe.

3. Potato, Bacon & Provolone Pizza

   Get the Potato, Bacon & Provolone Pizza recipe.

4. Chicken Taco Pizza

   Get the Chicken Taco Pizza recipe.

Jeremy White is Editor-in-Chief  at Pizza Today.