Ingredient substitution guide
Best substitutes for shredded fontina cheese
Best swap for shredded fontina cheese: Gruyere, 1:1; nuttier, slightly firmer but melts beautifully.
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 Shredded Fontina Cheese?
The best swap for Shredded Fontina Cheese is Gruyere, 1:1; nuttier, slightly firmer but melts beautifully. Another option is Mozzarella, 1:1; milder flavor, excellent melt. A third option is Havarti, 1:1; creamy and mild, good melting cheese. All 3 swaps are in the table below.
| Swap | Ratio and notes |
|---|---|
| Gruyere | 1:1; nuttier, slightly firmer but melts beautifully |
| Mozzarella | 1:1; milder flavor, excellent melt |
| Havarti | 1:1; creamy and mild, good melting cheese |
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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