Name: Cheesy Grilled Za’atar Potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 pounds small Yukon gold or red potatoes (or a combination); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons za’atar spice mix; Salt and pepper; 3 ounces Cabot Seriously Sharp Shredded Cheddar (¾ cup); Green onions, sliced to garnish

Cheesy Grilled Za’atar Potatoes

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Servings

6

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Calories

220

Za'atar is a spice mix and the name of a wild thyme herb that grows in the eastern Mediterranean. The spice mix is a combination of herbs and spices that varies by region in the Middle East. Za'atar has a sharp, rich, and aromatic smell and taste with prominent flavors of thyme and oregano, a nutty quality from the sesame seeds, and a slight tang from the sumac. Grilled with earthy potatoes and a smidge of tangy Cabot Seriously Sharp Shredded Cheddar, this dish from the Mediterranean will be a crowd pleaser.

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Ingredients

2 pounds small Yukon gold or red potatoes (or a combination)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons za’atar spice mix
Salt and pepper
3 ounces Cabot Seriously Sharp Shredded Cheddar (¾ cup)
Green onions, sliced to garnish

Directions

PREHEAT grill to medium-high heat.
HALVE or quarter the potatoes so they are all about 1-inch pieces. (Smaller potatoes can be left whole.)
ADD the potatoes to a large bowl. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with za’atar. Add a pinch of salt and pepper and toss to coat.
ADD the potatoes to a grilling basket and cook until fork tender, 25-30 minutes, tossing several times during cooking.
TRANSFER to a serving platter or bowl when tender.
SPRINKLE with cheese and green onions for garnish.