fontina substitutes

5 substitutes · avg score 9.0 · Fontina — a semi-soft Italian cow's milk cheese with a mild, nutty, earthy flavor that melts smoothly. Key cheese for fonduta, pasta, risotto, grilled sandwiches, and gratins.

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01

Muenster

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Nutty and smooth, excellent melting cheese

02

Gouda

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Creamy and nutty, excellent melter for sauces

03

Swiss

10.0
1:1

Mild nutty flavor; slightly firmer, melts well for fondue and gratins but less creamy than fontina

04

Mozzarella

7.5
1 cup : 1 cup

Stretchy and mild; melts differently than fontina, best for pizza and caprese not cream sauces

05

Parmesan

7.5
1 cup : 1 cup

Hard aged cheese; sharp and granular, grate over pasta — very different from fontina's creamy melt

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