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What Is Provolone cheese and How Can I Use It?

Here's everything worth knowing about provolone cheese and how to pick it, what it is, how to store it, and what to use instead, plus 94 recipes to cook tonight.

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 cup, diced (132g)
Amount per Serving
Calories 463Calories from Fat 316
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 35.1g 54%
Saturated Fat 22.5g 113%
Trans Fat ~
Cholesterol 91mg 30%
Sodium 1156mg 48%
Total Carbohydrate 2.8g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Sugars 0.7
Protein 33.8g
Vitamin A 23% Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 100% Iron 4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs.

Where found

Provolone cheese is usually found in the cheeses section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.

Food group

Provolone cheese is a member of the Dairy and Egg Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

How much does provolone cheese weigh?

Amount Weight
1 cup, diced 132 grams
1 ounce 28 grams
1 cubic inch 17 grams
1 slice (1 oz) 28 grams
1 package (6 oz) 170 grams

Dairy and Egg Products

In Chinese:波萝伏洛干酪
British (UK) term:
en français:fromage provolone
en español:queso provolone

Recipes using provolone cheese

There are 94 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Joegie Sub Sandwich

Joegie Sub Sandwich

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Capocollo, salami, and provolone stack on a crusty Italian sub roll with crisp lettuce, fresh tomatoes, hot peppers, and a drizzle of Italian dressing for a classic deli-style sandwich in 10 minutes.

Nancy's Fabulous Muffaletta Sandwiches

Nancy's Fabulous Muffaletta Sandwiches

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New Orleans muffaletta: a round Italian loaf piled with salami, mortadella, prosciutto, and provolone, soaked with a briny green olive salad. The classic Sicilian-Creole deli sandwich, made for sharing.

Balsamic Glazed Chicken & Bell Pepper Sandwiches

Balsamic Glazed Chicken & Bell Pepper Sandwiches

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These sandwiches were amazing. The chicken was juicy, tender and so yummy. The sautéed red bell pepper and onion worked deliciously well with the sweet-sour succulent chicken. Need to make these sandwiches again, maybe tomorrow :D

Potato Salami Cake

Potato Salami Cake

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You will be hooked by this delicious and soufflé-like potato salami cake. Its airy and creamy texture is to die for. Salami adds a layer of deliciousness.

Antipasto #1

Antipasto #1

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Eat heartily, accompanied by much loud Italian conversation. In fact, I typed this accompanied by much loud Italian conversation. My parents were here, and both were shouting instructions over my shoulder. They disagreed about the arrangement of the lettuce - my mother said that the hole in the middle of the platter was necessary; my father insisted that it wasn't, saying you can just dump the tuna on top of the lettuce. I finally had to give up on this reply until they went home. So now, in the peace and quiet of the aftermath, I've finished it. Hope you had a wonderful holiday.

Provolone Oregano Focaccia

Provolone Oregano Focaccia

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Provolone oregano focaccia is a hearty Italian flatbread with whole wheat and semolina flour, garlic-infused olive oil pooled in the dimples, and provolone cubes baked into the dough. Bread-machine-free.

Popcorn with Basil & Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Popcorn with Basil & Sun-Dried Tomatoes

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Popcorn tossed with basil, cheese and sun-dried tomatoes. Amazingly delicious popcorn with a twist.

Muffuletta Sandwich

Muffuletta Sandwich

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Hard to go wrong with a Muffuletta sandwich. It was easy and simple to assemble, and it was packed with flavour.

Muffelatta Sandwich

Muffelatta Sandwich

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This sandwich absolutely deserves 5 star! It was so quick and easy to put together, and it was packed with flavour. We omitted the anchovies, used Swiss cheese, otherwise followed the recipe. If you are looking for a crowd-pleasing sandwich, this is the one!

Deli-Style Pasta Salad

Deli-Style Pasta Salad

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Chock full of Italian inspired ingredients. This pasta salad is sure to please.

Philly Cheese Steak-less Sandwich

Philly Cheese Steak-less Sandwich

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This delicious sandwich is filled with sauteed juicy portobello mushrooms, sweet bell pepper, onions and melted provolone cheese. So satisfying, and will be definitely making it again. Yum!

Antipasto Bread

Antipasto Bread

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An easy way to make a delicious antipasto bread. Yum.

Cheesy Macaroni & Cheese with Spinach & Feta

Cheesy Macaroni & Cheese with Spinach & Feta

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One of the best homemade mac n' cheese I've ever had. The flavor of the sauce was excellent. Instead of provolone I use asiago cheese. The bits of feta and spinach made for nice variety. Bread crumb topping added another layer of crunchy texture.

Applebee's Baked French Onion Soup

Applebee's Baked French Onion Soup

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Under the gooey melted provolone of the original version you get from Applebee's is a unique round crouton that's made from bread similar to a hamburger bun. So that's exactly what we use in copycat version of the recipe.

Natalia's Chicken Breasts stuffed with Spinach, Ricotta & Provolone Cheese

Natalia's Chicken Breasts stuffed with Spinach, Ricotta & Provolone Cheese

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A mixture of ricotta cheese, spinach and provolone cheese stuffed inside chicken breast and topped with a rich tomato sauce. Got this recipe from a friend in Wisconsin where provolone cheese is very popular. If you don't have the provolone feel free to substitute mozzarella for equally outstanding results.

Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Spinach & Provolone

Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Spinach & Provolone

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Stuffed chicken breast with spinach and cheese. Just one of our best baked chicken breast recipes. Stuffing is easy with the butterfly technique used in the recipe.

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Toasted Summer Turkey Sandwich

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This toasted sandwich is perfect for summer. With grilled yellow summer squash, fresh deli turkey and a medly of spices it melts in your mouth and awakens your summer spirit...

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Fresh Broccoli & Red Pepper Pizza

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Deep-dish broccoli and red pepper pizza loaded with three cheeses: mozzarella, provolone, and Parmesan. Fresh vegetables in a golden pie crust shell.

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Pizza By the Foot

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Pizza by the Foot: a whole loaf of bread split lengthwise and loaded with pizza sauce, Italian sausage, onion, mozzarella, and provolone. Baked until the cheese bubbles and browns.

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Presto Pesto Chicken

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Pesto chicken breasts crusted in Italian breadcrumbs, blanketed with basil pesto and melted provolone. A five-ingredient weeknight winner ready in 30 minutes.

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Satay Chicken Pizza

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Satay chicken pita pizzas with Thai peanut sauce, sauteed chicken, scallions, and melted provolone. A 28-minute fusion weeknight dinner that turns leftover peanut sauce into individual kid-sized pizzas.

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Extra Cheese Lasagne

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Extra cheese lasagne layers homemade pasta sheets with ricotta-spinach filling and a triple-cheese mix of provolone, mozzarella, and parmesan. A weekend project Italian classic for six.

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Rick's Favorite Pizza

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Rick's Favorite Pizza piles on five cheeses - mozzarella, muenster, provolone, cheddar, and parmesan - loaded with pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, and green peppers.

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Supreme Style Pizza

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Supreme style pizza stacks a ready-made Boboli crust with pizza sauce, provolone, mozzarella, pepperoni, salami, bacon, and black olives. A quick weeknight pizza that delivers full pizza-shop flavor in 15 minutes.

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Calzoni Di Ricotta

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Calzoni di ricotta are Italian fried half-moon turnovers stuffed with creamy ricotta, diced ham, and provolone, sealed in a lemon-kissed dough and fried golden. A crisp shell, molten cheese center, perfect antipasto or quick lunch.

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