mozzarella
noun
moz·za·rel·la
ˌmät-sə-ˈre-lə 
: a moist white unsalted unripened cheese of mild flavor and a smooth rubbery texture
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Fried mozzarella sandwich with eight-hour marinara.
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Andy Clayton, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
The restaurant’s menu says the La Zarina pizza is made with edible gold and sturgeon caviar, along with different cheeses, including mozzarella, pecorino, and Gruyere, as well as Béchamel sauce, crème fraîche, slices of potato, and chives.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Top each bowl with a generous dollop of cottage cheese, mozzarella, and Parmesan that melts into creamy, cheesy pockets.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Mar. 2026
The regional specialty features a thin crust, a slightly sweet tomato sauce and loads of cheese — provolone-and-mozzarella or just provolone.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
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Andy Clayton, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
The restaurant’s menu says the La Zarina pizza is made with edible gold and sturgeon caviar, along with different cheeses, including mozzarella, pecorino, and Gruyere, as well as Béchamel sauce, crème fraîche, slices of potato, and chives.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Top each bowl with a generous dollop of cottage cheese, mozzarella, and Parmesan that melts into creamy, cheesy pockets.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Mar. 2026
The regional specialty features a thin crust, a slightly sweet tomato sauce and loads of cheese — provolone-and-mozzarella or just provolone.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
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“Mozzarella.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mozzarella. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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mozzarella
noun
moz·za·rel·la
ˌmät-sə-ˈrel-ə
: a moist white rubbery mild-flavored cheese that is much used in Italian cooking
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