Cheese Substitutes
Swap cheeses in any recipe. Find alternatives for cheddar, feta, brie, blue cheese, and 20+ other varieties.
42 ingredients · 177 tested substitutes
Cheese substitutes need to match the original's melting behavior, flavor intensity, and texture. Soft cheeses like ricotta and cream cheese swap with different alternatives than hard aged cheeses like parmesan. Vegan cheese replacements have improved dramatically, but the best results come from matching the specific use case: melting, crumbling, or eating fresh.
Most Popular in This Category
Cheddar Cheese
Top pick: Gouda
Feta Cheese
Top pick: Goat Cheese (Chevre)
Goat Cheese (Chevre)
Top pick: Feta
Brie Cheese
Top pick: Camembert
Gruyere Cheese
Top pick: Emmental (Swiss Cheese)
Mozzarella
Top pick: Provolone
All Cheese Ingredients
Cheddar Cheese
Gouda Cheese
Gruyere Cheese
Swiss Cheese
Brie Cheese
Camembert Cheese
Feta Cheese
Goat Cheese (Chevre)
Blue Cheese
Gorgonzola Cheese
Havarti Cheese
Provolone Cheese
Monterey Jack Cheese
Colby Cheese
Fontina Cheese
Manchego Cheese
Pecorino Romano Cheese
Cotija Cheese
Burrata Cheese
Queso Fresco
Paneer
Akkawi Cheese
American Cheese
Asiago
Ayib (Ethiopian Cottage Cheese)
Brunost (Norwegian Brown Cheese)
Comté Cheese
Cottage Cheese
Grana Padano
Halloumi
Halloumi (Smoked)
Jackfruit (Canned, Young)
Jackfruit (Unripe)
Muenster Cheese
Pepper Jack
Scamorza
Shanklish
Sliced Cheese
Stilton
Taleggio
Tvorog (Farmer's Cheese)
Velveeta
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common cheese substitutes?
The most commonly substituted cheese ingredients include Cheddar Cheese, Feta Cheese, Goat Cheese (Chevre), Brie Cheese. Each has multiple alternatives with exact ratios for different recipes.
Are there vegan cheese alternatives?
Yes, most cheese ingredients have vegan alternatives. Check each ingredient page for options marked with the vegan badge.
How many cheese substitutes are available?
We have 177 tested substitutes across 42 cheese ingredients, each with exact ratios and recipe-specific advice.