DeLallo Mild Provolone Cheese Wedge is a classic Italian pasta and pizza cheese. Boasting a soft, meaty texture and a mild, tangy flavor with a slight nuttiness, this versatile cheese is perfect for snacking, serving and using in your favorite everyday recipes.

• Semi-soft cow’s milk cheese.
• Creamy, smooth texture with pale yellow hue.
• Buttery with a mild, nutty flavor.
• Excellent melting cheese for kitchen creations.
• Beloved deli cheese for snacking and sandwiches.
• Popular on cheese boards and antipasto spreads.
• Non GMO.
• Vegetarian.
• Gluten free.
• No preservatives.

Kitchen and Usage Tips:

Mild Provolone cheese is an essential for charcuterie plates and cheese boards. It pairs well with classic Italian antipasti—from briny olives and pickled peppers to gourmet crackers and bruschetta. Its mild, buttery flavor and superb meltability make it a recipe-friendly choice for both hot and cold creations. Try it sliced on subs, hoagies, paninis, grilled cheese sandwiches and burgers. Cubed provolone is perfect for chef salads and antipasto salads. As an everyday ingredient, provolone cheese is perfect for baked pasta, pizzas, flatbreads, cheesy chicken dishes, casseroles and more.

Pairs well with salty prosciutto, fresh fruit and Pinot Grigio or Merlot.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is provolone cheese?

Provolone cheese is an Italian cow’s milk cheese that ranges in flavor and firmness depending on how long it has been aged. It is known as a stretched curd cheese, or pasta filata cheese, due to how it is made. Mild provolone cheese is aged for about 2 to 3 months, which makes it a semi-soft cheese with a creamy, smooth texture and a buttery, mildly nutty flavor. In Italy, this mild variety of provolone cheese is known as Provolone Dolce. Classified as a semi-hard cheese, Provolone Piccante is aged for at least 4 months giving it a firm texture and sharper, tangier and more developed flavor profile.

What does provolone cheese taste like?

DeLallo Mild Provolone Cheese is buttery, creamy and mildly nutty in flavor.

Is provolone cheese a good melting cheese?

Yes, provolone is an excellent melting cheese—especially the younger, creamier varieties.

What is the difference between provolone cheese and mozzarella cheese?

While both provolone and mozzarella are Italian cow’s milk cheeses, they vary in taste and texture. Provolone is an aged cheese with a much more complex flavor profile (tangy, buttery) than the young, sweet mozzarella. Aged varieties of provolone are even more pronounced with sharper, darker flavor notes and a firmer texture. Both cheeses melt well, but provolone holds its shape a bit more, making it better for slicing and grating.

How do I use provolone cheese?

Provolone cheese is a versatile cheese with a tame flavor profile and excellent meltability. For entertaining, provolone cheese is a popular feature on charcuterie boards, cheese plates and happy hour bites. It plays well with Mediterranean apps and classic Italian antipasti like briny olives, pickles, roasted peppers, bruschetta, gourmet toasts, etc. Provolone is perfect for everything from subs and paninis to pizzas and baked pasta dishes.