Description
Mediterranean baked feta potatoes bring zesty flavor right to your dinner table with minimal effort. Crispy potato edges and melted cheese create a simple yet satisfying dish perfect for weeknight comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds baby potatoes
- 7 ounces feta cheese
Secondary Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
Seasoning and Garnish:
- 1 salt
- 1 black pepper
- 1 fresh parsley
- 0.5 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Prepare a baking tray with parchment paper or a light olive oil coating to prevent sticking.
- Wash and cut 1.5 pounds of baby potatoes into halved or quartered pieces, ensuring even sizing for consistent roasting.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine potatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Coat potatoes thoroughly with seasoning.
- Spread seasoned potatoes across the baking tray in a single layer. Roast at 400°F for 25 minutes until edges turn golden and potatoes become nearly fork-tender.
- Scatter 7 ounces of feta cheese cubes evenly over the potatoes. Drizzle remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil on top.
- Return tray to the 400°F oven. Bake an additional 10-15 minutes until feta softens and browns slightly and potatoes reach full crispness.
- Remove tray from oven and let rest for one minute. Optionally sprinkle fresh chopped herbs and squeeze lemon juice over the dish.
- Serve immediately as a side or light main course, pairing beautifully with crusty bread or a fresh salad.
Notes
- Choose waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold or red potatoes for the best crispy texture and even roasting.
- Cut potatoes into uniform 1-inch chunks to ensure consistent cooking and maximum crispiness.
- For a dairy-free version, replace feta with nutritional yeast or a plant-based cheese alternative that melts well.
- Always let the potatoes roast first before adding feta to prevent soggy results and guarantee crisp edges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg