Description
Delight your taste buds with these irresistible Baked Feta Potatoes that marry the creamy goodness of feta with perfectly roasted baby potatoes. A Mediterranean-inspired dish that is as easy to make as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Baby Potatoes:
- 1½ pounds baby potatoes, halved
Seasoning:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Additional:
- 6 ounces feta cheese (block preferred)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Optional red pepper flakes for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss potatoes: In a large mixing bowl, toss halved baby potatoes with olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well coated.
- Transfer to baking dish: Transfer the potatoes to a baking dish or sheet pan in a single layer. Nestle the block of feta cheese in the center.
- Bake: Bake for 30–35 minutes until potatoes are golden and tender, and feta is softened and slightly browned.
- Drizzle with lemon juice: Remove from the oven and drizzle with lemon juice.
- Finish: Mash the feta with some warm potatoes for a creamy texture, or leave whole for a chunkier bite. Sprinkle with parsley and red pepper flakes. Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil for the last 2–3 minutes.
- You can add cherry tomatoes or red onions to roast with the potatoes.
- This dish works well as a side or a vegetarian main.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
