What to Make With Leftover Parmesan Cheese
Got leftover parmesan cheesesitting in the fridge? You're not short on options — TheMealDB's recipe database lists 23 real recipes that use parmesan cheese, from Italian to French, American and British and beyond. Below you'll find 23 of them with photos, fridge storage tips to keep parmesan cheese safe to eat, and our AI recipe generator if you want a recipe personalized to everything you have on hand.
How to Store Leftover Parmesan Cheese
Fridge safety first
Keep dairy refrigerated at 40°F (4°C) or below and put it back in the fridge right after serving — don't leave it out for more than 2 hours. Most opened dairy keeps about a week. When in doubt, throw it out.
Real Recipes Using Parmesan Cheese
All 23 recipes from TheMealDB — tap any card to see the full recipe on their site.
Brazilian cheese bread (pão de queijo)
Side
Chicken Alfredo Primavera
Italian · Chicken
Cream Cheese Tart
American · Starter
Cumberland Pie
British · Beef
Fennel Dauphinoise
French · Side
Fettuccine Alfredo
Italian · Pasta
Fettucine alfredo
Italian · Pasta
French Omelette
French · Miscellaneous
Grilled corn with garlic mayo & grated cheese
Vegetarian
Lasagne
Italian · Pasta
Moussaka
Greek · Beef
Pilchard puttanesca
Italian · Pasta
Potato Gratin with Chicken
Italian · Chicken
Provençal Omelette Cake
French · Vegetarian
Ribollita
Italian · Vegetarian
Salmon Prawn Risotto
Italian · Seafood
Spaghetti Bolognese
Italian · Beef
Spaghetti with Spanish flavours
Spanish · Pork
Spicy Arrabiata Penne
Italian · Vegetarian
Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni
Italian · Vegetarian
Summer Pistou
French · Vegetarian
Three-cheese souffles
French · Miscellaneous
Venetian Duck Ragu
Italian · Pasta
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