Preparation, uses, and tips
Aged provolone is wonderful on an antipasti tray with preserved peppers, fresh tomatoes,
meats, olives, and other savory accompaniments. Semisoft provolone is used on
Italian-style sandwiches (the forerunners of the hoagie or submarine). It grills and melts
well, and is often combined with mozzarella as
a pizza topping.
Buying and storing tips
Refrigerated, semisoft cheeses like provolone can be stored for up to two weeks. Harder
cheeses can be stored longer.
Varieties
Italian-style aged provolone is a hard, sharp-flavored cheese used for grating.
American-style semisoft Provolone is most often enjoyed in sandwiches.
American-style provolone is produced in the cheese factories of Wisconsin, and is typically
sold in delis and supermarkets in a 9- to 12-pound (4 to 5.4 kg) tube intended for slicing. It
resembles American-style mozzarella, and can
be used on pizza and in lasagna and other casserole dishes.
Nutrition Highlights
Provolone, 1 slice (1 oz.) (28g)
Calories: 100
Protein: 7.2g
Carbohydrate: 0.61g
Total Fat: 7.5g
Fiber: 0.0g
*Excellent source of: Calcium (214mg)
*Foods that are an “excellent source” of a particular
nutrient provide 20% or more of the Recommended Daily Value. Foods that are a “good
source” of a particular nutrient provide between 10 and 20% of the Recommended Daily
Value.