Ingredient substitution guide
Best substitutes for crumbled feta cheese
Best swap for crumbled feta cheese: Goat cheese, 1:1 crumbled; creamier, less salty.
How we checked this: these swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes, and their ratios follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than one published chart. For exact amounts on many common swaps, see the NDSU and Colorado State University extension tables listed below. Editorial policy
What can I use instead of Crumbled Feta Cheese?
The best swap for Crumbled Feta Cheese is Goat Cheese, 1:1 crumbled; creamier, less salty. Another option is Cotija Cheese, 1:1; saltier, similar dry crumble. A third option is Ricotta Salata, 1:1 crumbled; drier, mild saltiness. All 3 swaps are in the table below.
| Swap | Ratio and notes |
|---|---|
| Goat cheese | 1:1 crumbled; creamier, less salty |
| Cotija cheese | 1:1; saltier, similar dry crumble |
| Ricotta salata | 1:1 crumbled; drier, mild saltiness |
Source and limits
These swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes to your kitchen, last updated . We remove swaps known to be unsafe, but not every swap has been tested in a kitchen, and a swap is cooking guidance, not an allergen or nutrition equivalent. Check labels and what the recipe needs before substituting.
The ratios and usage notes follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than a single published chart. These two university extension tables list exact amounts for many common swaps:
- Ingredient Substitutions (FN198), NDSU Extension (opens in a new tab)
- Ingredient Substitutions (9.329), Colorado State University Extension (opens in a new tab)
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