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Best Substitutes for Parmesan Cheese — What to Use Instead

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Nutritional Yeast: 2 tbsp per 1/4 cup Parmesan — Cheesy, nutty flavor. Vegan. High in B vitamins.

Pecorino Romano: 1:1 — Sharper, saltier. Made from sheep's milk.

Overview

Top substitute for parmesan cheese: Nutritional Yeast (2 tbsp per 1/4 cup Parmesan). Cheesy, nutty flavor. Vegan. High in B vitamins. Plus 3 more alternatives.

Key Details

  • Nutritional Yeast: 2 tbsp per 1/4 cup Parmesan — Cheesy, nutty flavor. Vegan. High in B vitamins.
  • Pecorino Romano: 1:1 — Sharper, saltier. Made from sheep's milk.
  • Asiago Cheese: 1:1 — Similar hard cheese with slightly milder flavor.
  • Grana Padano: 1:1 — Less expensive Italian hard cheese. Very similar.

Why This Matters

  • Parmesan Cheese is a common ingredient that may need substituting
  • Dietary restrictions (vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free) may require alternatives
  • Sometimes you simply run out of an ingredient mid-recipe
  • Allergies or intolerances may necessitate a swap

How To

  1. 1Best overall substitute: Nutritional Yeast at 2 tbsp per 1/4 cup Parmesan
  2. 2Consider the role of the ingredient (flavor, texture, binding, leavening)
  3. 3Test substitutes in small batches first
  4. 4Adjust other ingredients as noted for best results
  5. 5Some substitutes work better in certain recipes than others

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Frequently Asked Questions

The best substitute for parmesan cheese is Nutritional Yeast at 2 tbsp per 1/4 cup Parmesan. Cheesy, nutty flavor. Vegan. High in B vitamins.