Homemade Mozzarella Cheese : One gallon of milk will give you 1 pound of fresh mozzarella cheese. (I paid $2.39 for the milk - $2.39 for 1 lb. fresh mozzarella). Homemade Mozzarella Mozzarella Cheese is one of the easiest cheeses to make, it only takes 30 minutes and the taste can't be beat! happymoneysaver.com