Eggs and dairy
Substitutes for parmesan
Parmesan is a hard, aged cheese that adds salty, savory depth. Other hard cheeses swap in easily; dairy-free options give the savory note without the melt.
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Pecorino Romano
- How much
- The same amount
- What changes
- Sharper and saltier (it is made from sheep's milk), so go easy on other salt.
- Best in
- Pasta, pesto, Caesar dressing.
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Grana Padano
- How much
- The same amount
- What changes
- Milder and a little softer, very close otherwise.
- Best in
- Everything.
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Nutritional yeast
- How much
- 2 tbsp for each ¼ cup grated parmesan
- What changes
- Nutty and cheesy, but it doesn't melt or brown. Add a pinch of salt.
- Best in
- Pasta, popcorn, roasted vegetables, pesto.
Good to know
- Parmigiano-Reggiano is made with animal rennet, so it isn't vegetarian. Some brands sell a vegetarian "Italian hard cheese".
Simmerbee recipes with parmesan (27)
- Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks
- Baked Cod with Lemon Herb Crumbs
- Baked Mac and Cheese with Crispy Topping
- Baked Turkey Meatballs
- Cheesy Garlic Bread
- Classic Baked Beef and Pork Meatballs
- Classic Homemade Garlic Bread
- Classic Meat Sauce Lasagna
- Classic Pasta e Fagioli
- Classic Spaghetti Carbonara
- Classic Vegetable Minestrone
- Creamy Fettuccine Alfredo
- Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken with Spinach
- Crispy Chicken Parmesan
- Crispy Parmesan Lemon Roasted Broccoli
- Easy Caesar Salad with Homemade Croutons
- Fresh Basil Pesto Pasta
- Garlic Parmesan Knots
- Homemade Margherita Pizza
- Hot Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip
- Mini Pizza Bagels
- Oven-Baked Eggplant Parmesan
- Penne alla Vodka
- Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles
- Spinach and Ricotta Lasagna
- Three-Cheese Baked Ziti
- Weeknight Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
On those recipes, tap Swaps next to the ingredient for the short version.
More eggs and dairy swaps
EggsButterMilkButtermilkHeavy creamHalf-and-halfSour creamYogurt and Greek yogurtCream cheeseCheddarRicotta
Ingredient guide: Parmesan: pick, store and measure