Description
Baked Feta Potatoes deliver a delightful Mediterranean twist that will make your dinner table sing with flavor. Crispy potato chunks roasted alongside creamy feta cheese create a simple yet satisfying side dish that brings Greece right to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 1.5 lbs (680g) baby potatoes
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Feta and Seasonings:
- 1 block (7 oz / 200g) feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ lemon (juice or zest)
Garnish:
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- Chopped fresh parsley or dill (optional)
Instructions
- Crank your oven to a toasty 400°F (200°C) and grab a large baking dish ready for action.
- Slice 1.5 lbs (680g) baby potatoes in half, then toss them with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1.5 minced garlic cloves, salt, and black pepper until each potato glistens with seasoning.
- Spread the potato halves across the baking dish, ensuring they rest in a single layer with enough space between them for perfect roasting.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated oven and roast for 25-30 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through to guarantee even golden-brown edges.
- After potatoes turn crisp and tender, carefully place the entire 7 oz (200g) feta block right in the center of the pan.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1.5 minced garlic cloves and 1 teaspoon dried oregano over the potatoes and feta, creating a fragrant herb blanket.
- Return the dish to the oven for another 10-12 minutes, watching the feta transform into a soft, slightly golden treasure.
- Remove from the oven and gently break up the warm feta, stirring to coat every potato piece in creamy deliciousness.
- For a bright finish, squeeze half a lemon over the dish and shower with freshly chopped parsley or dill.
- Serve immediately while the cheese remains gloriously melty and potatoes crisp.
Notes
- Use waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold or red potatoes for the best crispy exterior and creamy interior.
- For extra crispy edges, pat the potato halves completely dry before tossing with oil to help them brown beautifully.
- Fresh oregano makes a massive difference in flavor compared to dried herbs, so grab some if possible at the market.
- Dairy-free friends can substitute the feta with a plant-based block cheese or nutritional yeast for a similar tangy, rich result.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-42 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 282 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg