40 Deliciously Gooey Mozzarella Recipes

ByJennifer

Mozzarella has a superpower—it makes everything better!

We’ve put together a collection of mozzarella-packed recipes perfect for cheese lovers. These dishes are easy to make and filled with the creamy, delicious taste of one of everyone’s favorite cheeses.

Crispy Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks

Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks recipe by Cheerful Cook.
Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

Impress your Game Day guests with these quick and delicious Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks. Perfectly crispy and ideal for snacking or entertaining.

Get the Recipe: Crispy Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks

Stuffed Pepper Casserole

Cheesy Stuffed Pepper Casserole recipe by Cheerful Cook.
Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

Try our mouthwatering Stuffed Pepper Casserole! Perfect for feeding a hungry crowd, this recipe is quick, easy, and loved by families.

Get the Recipe: Stuffed Pepper Casserole

Crockpot Lasagna

Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.
Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

Crockpot Lasagna is a comforting, easy-to-make dish that combines all the classic flavors of a classic lasagna with the convenience of slow cooking. Perfect for busy nights, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
Get the Recipe: Crockpot Lasagna

Cheesy Pizza Casserole

A casserole dish filled with pepperoni and cheese.
Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

Cheesy, meaty, and flavorful, our Pizza Casserole is a must-try perfect for busy weeknights. This recipe is easy and delicious.

Get the Recipe: Cheesy Pizza Casserole

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta

A fork is taken out of a casserole dish.
Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

This creamy, cheesy Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta is a perfect weeknight dinner recipe. It’s loaded with chicken and bacon and topped with cheese.

Get the Recipe: Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta

Pesto Pasta Salad

Pesto Pasta Salad recipe by Cheerful Cook.
Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

This Pesto Pasta salad is a great, easy-to-make summer pasta salad. This crowd-pleaser is perfect for parties, picnics, and potlucks.

Get the Recipe: Pesto Pasta Salad

Zucchini Boats

Zucchini Boats recipe by Cheerful Cook.
Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

Stuffed Zucchini Boats are a great 5-ingredient dinner idea. Tender zucchini filled stuffed and baked to perfection in less than 30 minutes.

Get the Recipe: Zucchini Boats

Buffalo Chicken Sliders

Buffalo Chicken Sliders recipe by Cheerful Cook
Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

Try our mouthwatering buffalo chicken sliders recipe for a satisfying and easy-to-make meal. Perfect for foodies and anyone looking for a delicious option.

Get the Recipe: Buffalo Chicken Sliders

Chicken Parmesan

Chicken Parmesan recipe by Cheerful Cook.

Chicken Parmesan has been a restaurant favorite for years. Learn how easy it is to make Chicken Parmesan at home.

Get the Recipe: Easy Chicken Parmesan

Breakfast Lasagna

Breakfast Lasagna recipe by Cheerful Cook.
Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

Start your morning with our easy, hearty Breakfast Lasagna. It’s a family-pleasing dish filled with classic breakfast flavors!

Get the Recipe: Breakfast Lasagna

TikTok Spaghetti

A close up of spaghetti with a fork.
Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

Discover the viral sensation – the easiest TikTok Spaghetti, made with six simple ingredients for a hearty family meal.

Get the Recipe: TikTok Spaghetti

Reuben Pizza

Reuben Pizza recipe by Cheerful Cook.
Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

This Reuben Pizza is a delicious and fun twist on a St. Patrick’s Day classic! Corned Beef, sauerkraut, and dressing, and cheese.

Get the Recipe: Reuben Pizza

Lasagna Roll-Ups

A fork is holding a piece of lasagna.
Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

Lasagna Roll-Ups are a deliciously creative twist on classic lasagna. You’ll need ground beef, pasta sauce, egg, cheese, and lasagna noodles!
Get the Recipe: Lasagna Roll-Ups

Lasagna Soup

A bowl of ravioli with sauce and a spoon.
Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

Quick and easy Lasagna Soup combines Italian sausage, pasta, and delicious cheeses for cozy comfort food.

Get the Recipe: Lasagna Soup

Cheesy Meatball Casserole

Cheesy Meatball Casserole recipe by Cheerful Cook.
Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

Enjoy our Cheesy Meatball Casserole, a blend of juicy meatballs, rich marinara, and gooey cheese. It’s a family favorite that’s easy to make!

Get the Recipe: Cheesy Meatball Casserole

Italian Pasta Salad

A fork is holding a bowl of pasta salad.
Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

This Italian Pasta Salad is a crowd-pleaser. Juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, creamy mozzarella, olives, and salami in a creamy dressing.

Get the Recipe: Italian Pasta Salad

Lazy Lasagna

A spoonful of lasagna is being lifted out of a casserole dish.
Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

Our cheesy Lazy Lasagna is easy to make, perfect when you need a last-minute delicious comfort meal the entire family will love.

Get the Recipe: Lazy Lasagna

Easy Three Meat Calzone

Freshly baked meat and cheese-stuffed calzone on a serving tray.
Photo Credit: Simply Stacie.

Three Meat Calzone is made with pizza dough baked to a perfect golden brown and stuffed with cheese, pepperoni, salami and sausage.

Get the Recipe: Three-Meat Calzone

Cheese Sticks

Golden mozzarella sticks with melted cheese being pulled apart, served with marinara sauce for dipping.
Photo Credit: Princess Pinky Girl.

This homemade cheese sticks recipe are crispy and crunchy on the outside and ooey, gooey mozzarella cheese sticks in the middle. Ready in 10 minutes.

Get the Recipe: Cheese Sticks

Marinated Mozzarella Balls

A bowl of marinated mozzarella balls garnished with basil leaves.
Photo Credit: From a Chef’s Kitchen.

You’ll love these easy, fresh Marinated Mozzarella Balls for a simple and delicious crowd-pleasing cheese appetizer!

Get the Recipe: Marinated Mozzarella Balls

Chicken Alfredo Bake

Chicken Alfredo Bake recipe by Dinner at the Zoo.
Photo Credit: Dinner at the Zoo.

This chicken Alfredo bake is penne pasta tossed with cooked chicken and a creamy sauce, then topped with cheese and baked to perfection.

Get the Recipe: Chicken Alfredo Bake

Italian Caprese Salad

Sliced tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil leaves seasoned with black pepper.
Photo Credit: Masala Herb.

Italian Caprese Salad is the perfect salad and a personal favorite of mine because it tastes great and it’s so easy to prepare this salad from scratch!

Get the Recipe: Italian Caprese Salad

Eggplant Parmigiana

A freshly baked dish of eggplant parmigiana garnished with basil leaves.
Photo Credit: J Cooking Odyssey.

Prepare this easy eggplant parmigiana without frying or breading. This iconic dish is made with layers of eggplant, tomato sauce and cheese.

Get the Recipe: Eggplant Parmigiana

Copycat Olive Garden Smoked Mozzarella Fonduta

A dish of baked, melted cheese with a piece being lifted, showing gooey cheese strings.
Photo Credit: Three Olives Branch.

This Copycat Olive Garden Smoked Mozzarella Fonduta is just like the popular restaurant! A fast and easy cheese dip appetizer recipe with Italian flavors. Three-cheese dip with crostini bread is great for a party or game day.

Get the Recipe: Copycat Olive Garden Smoked Mozzarella Fonduta

Cheesy Baked Tortellini With Mozzarella And Tomato Sauce

Baked pasta with melted cheese and tomato sauce, garnished with a basil leaf.
Photo Credit: Cooking My Dreams.

This Cheesy Baked Tortellini is a delicious and comforting dish, perfect for satisfying cravings and pleasing the whole family.

Get the Recipe: Cheesy Baked Tortellini With Mozzarella And Tomato Sauce

Air Fryer Pizza Bagels

Mini pepperoni pizzas with melted cheese.
Photo Credit: Crayons and Craving.

Air fryer pizza bagels are quick and easy to make in 10 minutes with 5 simple ingredients and are a perfect easy meal for the family.

Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Pizza Bagels

Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina

Baked gnocchi with tomato sauce and melted cheese, garnished with basil leaves.
Photo Credit: Inside the Rustic Kitchen.

Gnocchi alla Sorrentina is an incredible Italian comfort food dish made with gnocchi baked in a tomato sauce with bubbling mozzarella cheese.

Get the Recipe: Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina

Tomato And Mozzarella Caprese Bruschetta

Caprese salad with tomato, mozzarella, and basil served on a wooden board.
Photo Credit: Cooking My Dreams.

Caprese Bruschetta, topped with basil leaves and balsamic vinegar, is a fresh and delicious appetizer or light lunch for the hot summer days.

Get the Recipe: Tomato And Mozzarella Caprese Bruschetta

Eggplant Casserole

Melted cheese oozing over an eggplant casserole.
Photo Credit: Cook With Kushi.

This cheesy and low-carb easy eggplant casserole recipe is one of the best flavorful meatless dishes you can serve as a main or a side.

Get the Recipe: Eggplant Casserole

Chicken Zucchini Casserole

A fork lifting a cheesy strand from a baked zucchini casserole garnished with herbs.
Photo Credit: Haute and Healthy Living.

This easy, healthy chicken zucchini casserole is perfect for a fast weeknight meal, and can be made in one pan! Gluten-free & low carb.

Get the Recipe: Chicken Zucchini Casserole

Cheesy Garlic Bread

A freshly baked garlic bread topped with melted cheese and chopped parsley, served on a wooden cutting board.
Photo Credit: Cooking for My Soul.

This cheesy garlic bread is incredibly delicious, garlicky, and so cheesy! It’s the perfect side for any meal. Ready in 25 minutes or under!

Get the Recipe: Cheesy Garlic Bread

Zucchini Tomato and Mozzarella Bake

A slice of zucchini tomato mozzarella bake topped with breadcrumbs and garnished with fresh herbs on a plate with a fork.
Photo Credit: Piper Cooks.

Zucchini, Tomato and Mozzarella Bake is the ultimate homemade summer side dish with fresh garden zucchini, tomatoes, and oregano.

Get the Recipe: Zucchini Tomato and Mozzarella Bake

Prosciutto Ricotta Pizza

Sliced flatbread pizza topped with arugula, cheese, prosciutto, and a drizzle of honey.
Photo Credit: The Heirloom Pantry.

Prosciutto Ricotta Pizza features golden crust topped with mozzarella, ricotta, prosciutto, arugula, and hot honey. Ready in 25 minutes!

Get the Recipe: Prosciutto Ricotta Pizza

Italian Sausage Quesadilla

A stack of meat and cheese quesadillas on a plate.
Photo Credit: CAMP.GRILL.EAT..

This Italian sausage quesadilla recipe is made with layers of crispy toasted tortilla, gooey mozzarella cheese, spiced sausage, and marinara for dipping. It’s a great choice for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.

Get the Recipe: Italian Sausage Quesadilla

Cheesy Italian Rice Balls

Golden fried arancini ball broken open to reveal creamy, melted cheese inside.
Photo Credit: The Slow Roasted Italian.

These Italian rice balls are fried to perfection with a melty mozzarella center. Enjoy the flavor of fresh herbs and Parmesan in every bite!

Get the Recipe: Cheesy Italian Rice Balls

Caprese Empanadas

Baked golden-brown empanadas filled with spinach and cheese, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
Photo Credit: Sprinkled With Balance.

These caprese empanadas are delicious! Filled with mozzarella, tomato, basil in flaky empanada dough. Served with a homemade nut-free pesto.

Get the Recipe: Caprese Empanadas

Kale Salmon Salad With Mozzarella Cheese

A fresh kale salad with orange segments, nuts, and mozzarella cheese.
Photo Credit: My Chef’s Apron.

Delicious raw kale and salmon salad with fennel, parsley, and mozzarella cheese tossed in olive oil, lemon, and orange juice dressing.

Get the Recipe: Kale Salmon Salad With Mozzarella Cheese

Slow Cooker Pesto Mozzarella Chicken Pasta

Creamy mozzarella pesto pasta with melted cheese and herbs in a skillet.
Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

Chicken breasts made in the slow cooker with pesto and butter then made into a cheesy pasta casserole with mozzarella cheese and parmesan.

Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Pesto Mozzarella Chicken Pasta

The Famous La Scala Chopped Salad

Fresh mixed salad with lettuce, nuts, cheese, and dried fruit in a bowl.
Photo Credit: Dash for Dinner.

This famous La Scala Salad recipe has been served at the iconic Beverly Hills restaurant since the 1950s! Ready in just 20 minutes.

Get the Recipe: The Famous La Scala Chopped Salad

Spinach, Sun-dried Tomato and Pesto Quiche

A slice of savory pie being lifted, revealing its flaky crust and spinach and cheese -filled creamy interior.
Photo Credit: Life Around the Table.

Spinach, Sundried Tomato and Pesto Quiche is vegetarian. It tastes fresh and sweet. Fresh from basil pesto & tart from sundried tomatoes.

Get the Recipe: Spinach, Sun-dried Tomato and Pesto Quiche

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