Most pizza is topped with mozzarella cheese, though that’s not the only type that goes well with the savory meal. Several other kinds of cheese suffice as well, which can greatly accent certain ingredients. Below, The Pizza Haven in Rhinelander, WI, explains a few of their favorite cheeses and how they can benefit your next Italian pie.

5 Delicious Cheeses to Put on Pizza

1. Parmesan

This delicious cheese type features prominently in Italian cuisine. It especially complements eggplant, working particularly well in eggplant Parmesan pizzas, though it can be sprinkled over almost any pizza type for extra flavor.

2. Swiss

Not many people associate Swiss cheese with pizza, but it makes a great addition to certain specialty pizzas—such as the Reuben Deluxe from Pizza Haven, which features swiss cheese, pastrami, sauerkraut, and horseradish. This unique and delectable pie is perfect for those who love an old-fashioned deli sandwich but still crave pizza for dinner.

3. Feta

If you’re a fan of Greek-style pizza, you’ve probably already experienced the delicious effect feta cheese can have, especially on a white sauce pizza. With a slightly sweet and tangy taste, feta is a great complement to spicier ingredients, like jalapeño.

4. Cheddar

Need a little extra bite in your pizza? Consider sprinkling some shredded cheddar on top, an ingredient that meshes particularly well with mushrooms or broccoli. Cheddar is best added to an already-baked pizza so that it doesn’t become too tough.

5. Mozzarella

There’s a reason why almost every pizza is topped with mozzarella, and it’s that this cheese gives you the best of both worlds: crispiness, plus the perfect amount of moisture without “drowning” the crust. Mozzarella also mixes well with other cheeses, so if you feel like incorporating other flavors into your pizza, its uniform texture makes that easy.

Hungry for pizza made from scratch? Order your next meal from The Pizza Haven in Rhinelander, WI. They never use frozen products—everything is fresh, and their savory cooking never fails to impress. To order carry out or ask about renting their banquet hall, give them a call at (715) 362-5942. More information about the local pizza restaurant is available online.