Keto Mozzarella Recipes With That Perfect Cheese Pull

Mozzarella is the foundation of fat head dough and just about every keto pizza, calzone, and stuffed dish I make. The stretch, the melt, the mild flavor that works with everything — no other cheese does what mozzarella does.

The key distinction: low-moisture part-skim for cooking, fresh for salads. Low-moisture mozzarella melts cleaner and doesn’t release water that makes crusts soggy. Always shred from a block — the pre-shredded bags have anti-caking starch.

Here are my best keto mozzarella recipes — from pizza to lasagna to cheesy dips.

62 recipes
Keto-Friendly
72 per 1 oz Calories
5g Fat
7g Protein
1g Net Carbs
Best for Fat head dough, pizza, lasagna, stuffed dishes
Keto sub Provolone melts similarly for pizza and sandwiches. For fat head dough specifically, no real substitute — mozzarella's stretch is essential.
Storage Block keeps 3-4 weeks in the fridge. Fresh mozzarella lasts 5-7 days in its liquid. Once shredded, use within a week.
Annie Lampella
Annie Lampella Recipe Developer
For fat head dough, I use low-moisture part-skim mozzarella — it melts smoother and stretches better than fresh. I always shred from a block because pre-shredded bags have anti-caking starch that prevents proper melting. Microwave 90 seconds with the cream cheese, stir, then work fast before it cools.

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