Description
This Roasted Potatoes with Baked Feta and Garlic recipe combines golden, tender baby potatoes with creamy, slightly browned feta cheese baked to perfection. Infused with garlic, oregano, and a hint of crushed red pepper flakes, it’s a delightful Mediterranean-inspired side dish that’s both flavorful and easy to prepare. Topped with fresh lemon juice and parsley, it offers a vibrant and comforting addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1½ lbs baby potatoes, halved
- 8 oz block of feta cheese
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for roasting the potatoes and feta.
- Toss Potatoes with Seasoning: In a large bowl, combine the halved baby potatoes with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, crushed red pepper flakes if using, and salt and black pepper to taste. Mix well to coat evenly.
- Arrange in Baking Dish: Spread the seasoned potatoes in a single layer on a large baking sheet or oven-safe dish. Nestle the block of feta cheese in the center amongst the potatoes.
- Drizzle Remaining Oil: Pour the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil evenly over both the potatoes and the block of feta.
- Roast Until Tender: Place the baking dish in the oven and roast for 30 to 35 minutes, until the potatoes are golden brown and fork-tender and the feta has softened and slightly browned on top.
- Mash the Feta: Remove the dish from the oven and gently mash the feta with a spoon to create a creamy texture that blends with the potatoes.
- Add Lemon Juice and Toss: Drizzle fresh lemon juice over the potatoes and feta, then lightly toss everything together to combine the flavors.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and serve the dish warm as a delicious side.
Notes
- For extra crispy potatoes, broil the dish for the last 2–3 minutes of cooking.
- You can use crumbled feta instead of a block, but it may melt more quickly.
- Add roasted cherry tomatoes or olives for an added Mediterranean twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
