Description
These Baked Feta Potatoes are a Mediterranean-inspired dish that combines tender baby potatoes roasted to golden perfection with a savory feta cheese block, garlic, and aromatic herbs. A drizzle of lemon juice adds a burst of freshness to this simple yet flavorful side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 2 pounds baby potatoes, halved
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Additional Ingredients:
- 8 ounces feta cheese block
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- juice of 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Toss potatoes: In a large mixing bowl, toss potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and oregano.
- Roast: Spread potatoes on a baking sheet, placing the feta block in the center. Roast for 30–35 minutes until golden.
- Mash feta: Remove from oven, mash feta with a fork, mixing it with garlic and potatoes.
- Final touches: Sprinkle with parsley, drizzle with lemon juice, and serve.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider including cherry tomatoes during the last 15 minutes of roasting.
- This dish complements grilled chicken or lamb beautifully.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
