Za'atar Grilled Cheese Pitas with Feta, White Cheddar & Sesame Seeds
Herby, salty, cheesy–need we say more? | 2 Servings
- Sesame
- Wheat
- Milk
In this sophisticated twist on a classic grilled cheese, start between the bread with a killer filling: Add herby za’atar spice, nutty sesame seeds, and briny feta to already-delicious-on-its-own cheddar cheese. Then, in lieu of sliced bread, stuff your cheese mixture down fluffy pitas and sizzle to melty, golden perfection. This is what we call a new-school favorite. Nutrition values are representative of a 1/2 bundle serving.
Ingredients
2 piece
Pita Bread
(Contains: Sesame, Wheat)
2 ounce
Feta Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
2 ounce
White Cheddar Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
1 tablespoon
Za'atar Spice
(Contains: Sesame)
1 tablespoon
Sesame Seeds
(Contains: Sesame)
Nutrition Values
Cooking Steps
Halve pitas. In a small bowl, combine feta cheese, white cheddar cheese, sesame seeds, 1 tsp za’atar (reserve remaining for another use), and 2 TBSP olive oil. Evenly fill pita halves with cheese mixture. Heat 2 TBSP butter and a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium heat. Carefully add pita halves and cook, gently pressing with a spatula or heavy-bottomed pan, until cheese melts and pita is golden, 2-4 minutes per side. (Lower heat if pitas begin to brown too quickly.) Transfer grilled cheese pitas to a paper-towel-lined plate to absorb any excess grease. Serve.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Dec 2025- Flavor: Tasty and popular, especially with teenagers. Some found the spice and cheese combo overwhelming; others loved it.
- Ease of prep: Cooking time varied; some had trouble melting cheese without burning the pita.
- Suggestions: Try drizzling with hot honey for an amazing flavor boost. Consider adding extra feta to the cheese mixture.
- Leftovers: Some found it even tastier when reheated, though a bit greasy.
Reviews from our home cooks
HOT DAMN these are good!!!! I put hot honey over them (left over from another meal) and it was amazing!
Really good, but probably would not reorder as it was expensive for the size.
Yummy, but I would have liked more feta in the cheese mixture.
This was tastier re-heated, my issue was that it was way too greasy.
