Let the Summer Grilling Season Begin!

Here at Cabot, we think that Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial beginning of summer and all the fun that comes with it. At the top of our list of summer favorites is grilling and all the great food fit for warmer weather. Whether it’s burgers, marinated meats, grilled veggies or fresh summer salads, Cabot has recipe choices for every taste and mood. Check out our helpful tips for hosting a summer potluck BBQ.

Here are a few of our favorite summer grilling recipes!

BBQ Pork Burgers

Ground pork with a hint of bacon and the creamy taste of Cabot Pepper Jack Cheese make these a grilling masterpiece. Because, really, how much better can a cheeseburger get?

Kimchi Cheddar Burger

Want to be on trend with a new burger flavor? Try our Kimchi Cheddar Burger. If you’ve never heard of kimchi, which consists of fermented napa cabbage, garlic, onions, chili paste, and daikon radish, you’ll be heading to the store to buy some more after making these burgers.

Black Bean Veggie Burger

Summer is here and that means it’s the season of block parties and backyard BBQs. If you’re looking to add something new to the barbecue spread, be sure to try these hearty Black Bean Veggie Burgers topped with Cabot Seriously Sharp Cheddar or your favorite Cabot cheese. Eating meatless has never been so delicious! Cabot has a lot more meatless grilling options to check out.

Stuffed Ham, Pickle and Cheese Grilled Pita Pockets

How about loading up the grill with these Stuffed Ham, Pickle and Cheese Grilled Pita Pockets? Use our Pepper Jack or Seriously Sharp Cracker Cuts for grill-side easy cooking. Ham, cheese and pickles stuffed in a pocket and grilled until warm and melty. Delicious!

BLT Burger

With the World’s Best Cheddar melted on top of grilled beef, then nestled into buns with fresh summer ripe tomato, crisp lettuce and smoky bacon, this is the burger you’ve been dreaming of. Serve it with a side of classic potato salad or chips.

Grilled Chicken Vegetable Kabobs

Of course another great summer BBQ option is chicken! Our Grilled Chicken Vegetable Kabobs recipe uses a spicy, herb-y, yogurt based marinade for the chicken and includes big, chunky summer vegetables with a yogurt-olive oil dressing, all skewered and grilled to perfection. All of these fantastic flavors combine beautifully to turn out a truly appetizing dish that you’ll make again and again.

Tandoori Murgh

Tandoori murgh is one of Northern India’s most popular dishes, and for good reason. The yogurt-marinated chicken is cooked over hot coals in a special clay oven called a tandoor. Traditionally, whole chickens are used, but this recipe also works well with thighs, boneless breasts, or drumsticks. While the delicious smoky flavor from the tandoor is hard to beat, you can also get great results using your home oven or grill.

Grilled Sausage and Broccoli Rabe Pizza

Have you tried making pizza on the grill? This recipe is a grill master's dream with several steps: grill the sausage and broccoli rabe toppings, grill the pizza dough until nicely charred, and then melt the Cabot Seriously Sharp Cheddar on the cooler section of the grill. The finished Grilled Sausage and Broccoli Rabe Pizza will win you rave reviews!

Grilled Cheesesteak Flatbread

These grilled flatbreads would also be a very welcome and tasty addition to your BBQ table. Traditional Philly flavors: thin cut grilled steak, fresh green and red bell peppers, and onions on naan or pita bread topped with melt-y Cabot Vermont Sharp Shredded Cheddar (or your favorite Cabot cheese). Cook the veggies in a grill basket for that extra delicious charred sweetness.

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And don't forget the sides!

Salads and grilled veggies provide tasty side dishes to add to your grilling meals and are a great way to accommodate the non-meat eaters in the group. Most are easy, make-ahead recipes that will be ready to go when you need them.

New England Potato Salad with Horseradish Cheddar

A summer outing or picnic wouldn’t really be complete without potato salad. Our version, New England Potato Salad with Cabot Horseradish Cheddar, not only features new Maine potatoes and the bold taste of horseradish cheddar, but is made complete, and completely yummy, with the addition of tangy Cabot Plain Greek Yogurt in the dressing.

Tzatziki Pasta Salad

From another part of the world - Greek Tzatziki Pasta Salad will take your pasta salad from ordinary to extraordinary. Made with tzatziki (a deliciously creamy and tangy Cabot Greek Yogurt and cucumber sauce), carrots, onions, cucumbers and fresh dill, this fresh pasta salad delivers a light, tasty flavor and pairs wonderfully with grilled chicken and burgers or whatever you've got cooking on the grill.

Street Corn Salad

You'll need a nice hot grill to char up some fresh summer sweet corn-on-the-cob and spicy jalapeno peppers for this Street Corn Salad with Cabot Vermont Sharp Cheddar. Lime juice and chopped cilantro add the Mexican flavors to the Greek yogurt based dressing and salad. Check out more of our favorite summer veggie recipes.

Green Goddess Grain Bowl

Another yummy and hearty salad for summer grill night is Green Goddess Grain Bowl made with asparagus, snap peas and farro with a Cabot Greek Yogurt based dressing with lots of fresh herbs. Well, we did say GREEN Goddess!

Spicy Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes with Bacon and Cheddar

For a convenient make-ahead side dish Spicy Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes with Bacon and Cheddar are wrapped in foil and popped on the grill to reheat. Using the sweet potato jacket to hold the flavorful filling including bacon and Cabot Vermont Sharp Cheddar makes these twice baked potatoes incredibly portable. Perfect for backyard dinners, or make-ahead for your camping adventures.

Cheesy Grilled Za'atar Potatoes

These grilled potatoes would be another great choice on BBQ night. Wow your friends and family with this exotic grilled potato recipe that uses a Middle Eastern za'atar spice blend. Za'atar is a blend of dried thyme, oregano, marjoram, sumac, toasted sesame seeds, and salt, but there are many variations. Cook right on the grill and add a sprinkle of Cabot Seriously Sharp Cheddar at the end.

Grilled Romaine

As long as the grill is hot - how about some grilled vegetables? Grilled Romaine with Cabot Alpine Cheddar. Crispy, fresh romaine lettuce seared on a hot grill with a drizzle of lemon and a sprinkle of cheese. A great BBQ addition.

Grilled Portobello Caps

These Grilled Portobello Caps are packed with an abundance of summer fresh veggies and Cabot Shredded Mozzarella Cheese and are a great option for summer BBQ main or side dish.

Grilled Peaches and Pimento Toasts

This recipe is the best of summer outdoor eating - fresh fruit, herbs, vegetables and of course the best Cabot products: Pimento Cheese Spread and fresh grated Vermont Sharp Cheddar.

Grilled Eggplant with Tomatoes and Cheddar

We hope you’ll agree that it’s time to get grilling. With so many great Cabot grilling recipes to choose from, how can you resist? So get your family and friends around the fire for a delicious meal and good times while summer is here.

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