01
Mexican
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Mild and melty; shred for even coverage
10.0
provolone substitutes
5 substitutes · avg score 9.5 · Provolone — an Italian cow's milk cheese in the pasta filata family, ranging from mild (dolce) to sharp (piccante). Common in Italian sandwiches, on pizzas, melted into cheesesteaks, and on antipasto boards.
quick swaps (averaged across uses)
02
Muenster
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Mild provolone melts similarly on sandwiches
10.0
03
Gouda
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Firmer texture, sharper aged; good sliced or melted
10.0
04
Parmesan
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Hard aged cheese; sharper and saltier, grate finely and use less, melts grainy not stretchy
10.0
05
Mozzarella
7.51:1
Qualitative substitution — adjust to taste
7.5