provolone
noun
pro·vo·lo·ne
ˌprō-və-ˈlō-nē 
ˈprō-və-ˌlōn
: a usually firm pliant often smoked cheese of Italian origin
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So Uncle Pat did for nine years, until an employee at his growing enterprise suggested adding provolone.
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Danielle Paquette The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2026
Classic Philly Cheesesteak – Simply slice some onion and bell pepper, then sauté it with the steak in a pan for 2 minutes, top with mozzarella or provolone, then pile your portion into a hoagie roll.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Provel combines Swiss, provolone, and cheddar cheeses with a note of smoke.
—Emily Teel, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2026
The Airline sandwich is generously layered with mortadella, soppressata, provolone and giardiniera — enveloped in that dreamy focaccia that absorbs each savory and spicy component.
—Restaurant Critic, Houston Chronicle, 8 Apr. 2026
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Danielle Paquette The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2026
Classic Philly Cheesesteak – Simply slice some onion and bell pepper, then sauté it with the steak in a pan for 2 minutes, top with mozzarella or provolone, then pile your portion into a hoagie roll.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Provel combines Swiss, provolone, and cheddar cheeses with a note of smoke.
—Emily Teel, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2026
The Airline sandwich is generously layered with mortadella, soppressata, provolone and giardiniera — enveloped in that dreamy focaccia that absorbs each savory and spicy component.
—Restaurant Critic, Houston Chronicle, 8 Apr. 2026
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“Provolone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/provolone. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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