Mozzarella is the most widely used cheese for pizza, prized for its stretchability and mild flavour. But it’s not the only Canadian cheese that’s great for pizza. In fact, simply changing the type of cheese, or using a blend of cheeses, can transform a humble pepperoni pizza into something elegant and gourmet. So go ahead and shred, slice or crumble one of these Canadian cheeses onto your next pizza for a new and exciting experience. Check out the recipes below for added inspiration.
Canadian Provolone
This semi-firm cheese has a stretchiness comparable to mozzarella when melted, perfect for those lovers of extra ooey-gooey pizza. Provolone is mild and slightly tart, when young with a more sharp flavour when aged.
Try: Italian Pizza
Canadian Cheddar
Who can resist the allure of Canadian cheddar cheese? With so many varieties and ages to choose from, ranging from mild to a sharp aged, even curds, Cheddar makes a great and versatile pizza cheese. It melts beautifully, and is fantastic blended with mozzarella and provolone for maximum flavour and stretch.
Try: Vegetable Pizza with Chicken and Cheddar
Canadian Parmesan
With the rich, nutty, salty taste of Canadian Parmesan, a little goes a long way. Mix it with other good pizza cheeses, such as mozzarella or cheddar to give your pizza a bit of zing.
Try: Pear Prosciutto Pizza with Parmesan and Arugula Pesto
Canadian Swiss
The family of Canadian Swiss cheeses are most recognized by their holes, or eyes. This family of cheeses shares a sweet, nutty taste and spectacular melting ability, perfect for pizza.
Try: French Pizza
Canadian Feta
Feta cheese is an incredibly versatile cheese. It is as happy crumbled into a salad as it is on a pizza where the earthy, briny flavours only improve with baking.
Try: Greek Pizza
Canadian Blues
There is a place on pizza for the blues too! From fresh to semi-soft, Canadian blue cheeses run the gamut in texture and flavour. Slice a mild creamy blue onto pizza for those new to blue cheese, or for blue cheese lovers, use crumbled firm, sharp blue cheese. Keeping in mind that a little blue cheese goes a long way for flavour.
Try: Caramelized Onion and Blue Cheese Pizza
Canadian Bocconcini
The sweet, buttery flavour of these egg-sized, or smaller, balls of fresh cheese make a great topping for pizza. Pat them dry and slice instead of grating for best results.
Try: Olives, Mushroom and Bocconcini Pizza
Canadian Monterey Jack
Similar in texture and flavour to cheddar, Canadian Monterey Jack cheese melts nicely and has a good mild flavour to complement the other toppings on the pizza. For a boost of heat, try adding a bit of shredded Canadian Monterey Jack with chili fleck in it.
Try: Mexican Pizza
Canadian Gouda
Gouda has a delicious creamy and nutty taste that complements a large variety of toppings. Aged Gouda has a firmer texture, comparable to Parmesan, with a rich caramely flavour. Try some shredded in a blend of cheeses for a gourmet experience. For something entirely different, try smoked Gouda.
Try: Tapas-Style Pizza with Chorizo and Gouda
Canadian Soft Cheese
The family of Canadian soft cheeses include Brie and Camembert. Add slices of either of these cheeses to effortlessly boost the sophistication of your favourite pizza.
Try: Creamy Smoked Salmon Pizza with Peaches and Arugula
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