gratedmozzarella

noun

UK /ˌɡreɪtɪd mɒtsəˈrɛlə/

US /ˌɡreɪtɪd moʊtsəˈrɛlə/

Cheese that has been rubbed into tiny shreds on a grater.

She sprinkled gratedmozzarella on top of the pizza before baking it.

SYNONYMS

shredded mozzarella grated cheese shredded cheese grated mozzarella cheese

RELATED WORDS

pizza lasagna cheese grater topping baked pasta

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A pizza topping added near the end of baking so it melts into a gooey layer.

Add the gratedmozzarella in the last five minutes so it melts but doesn't brown.

3. A filling ingredient stirred into casseroles and baked dishes for stretchy texture.

The baked ziti calls for two cups of gratedmozzarella mixed with ricotta.

4. A salad or appetizer garnish used for a light, salty finish.

A handful of gratedmozzarella finished the warm tomato salad.

5. A sandwich melt ingredient layered between bread and grilled until soft.

He made a grilled cheese with gratedmozzarella and a little pesto.