BelGioioso mozzarella does “come in different forms, for instance, pearls, slices, and balls,” says Tobby; however, its shredded cheese stands out because, Taylor explains: “Unlike many pre ...

When fresh mozzarella is heated to 130°F to 144°F, the mozzarella puddles in water but holds onto its fat. Once it cools, the cheese retains a slightly chewy texture and creamy taste.

In pursuit of melted-cheese heaven, my cousin and I sought out every brand of frozen mozzarella sticks we could find and put them to the test. In total, I got 10 brands of mozzarella sticks.