Roasted Potatoes with Gouda and Thyme

Cheese baked until crisp enhances a simple roast of potatoes and shallots, adding texture and savory richness. Aged Gouda has rich, nutty, butterscotchy notes; manchego is similarly nutty but with some tanginess and subtle sharpness. Both are delicious here, so use whichever you favor. A sturdy wide metal spatula is the best way to get all the crispy, cheesy bits off of the baking sheet and onto your serving platter. Serve with a roast, steaks, chops, chicken or sausages.