Description
Mediterranean magic meets comfort in this roasted potatoes with baked feta and garlic recipe that brings zesty Greek flavors to your plate. Bold herbs, golden potatoes, and creamy feta meld into a simple yet irresistible dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ½ pounds (680 grams) baby potatoes (or Yukon Gold, cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 block 7 ounces (198 grams) feta cheese
Seasoning and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika (optional, for color & smokiness)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
- ½ teaspoon honey (optional, balances the saltiness)
Garnish Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Zest of ½ lemon (for brightness, optional)
- Extra red pepper flakes (if you like heat!)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare a spacious baking sheet to ensure even roasting of the ingredients.
- Slice the potatoes into uniform, bite-sized chunks to promote consistent cooking and optimal texture.
- Drizzle the potato pieces with fragrant olive oil, creating a light, even coating that will enhance crispiness.
- Mince fresh garlic and sprinkle it generously over the potatoes, along with a balanced blend of dried herbs and spices.
- Scatter salt, black pepper, smoky paprika, aromatic oregano, and fiery red pepper flakes across the potato mixture.
- Thoroughly toss the potatoes to ensure each piece is evenly seasoned and glistening with the herbed oil.
- Spread the seasoned potatoes in a single layer on the baking sheet, allowing ample space between pieces for proper browning.
- Roast in the preheated oven, gently stirring midway through the cooking process to promote uniform golden-brown edges.
- Continue roasting until the potatoes develop a crisp exterior and tender, fluffy interior, approximately 25-30 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let the potatoes rest briefly, allowing the flavors to meld and the exterior to achieve maximum crunchiness.
Notes
- Choose waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold or fingerling for the best crispy texture and creamy interior.
- Ensure potatoes are cut into similar-sized pieces to guarantee even cooking and uniform browning.
- Cut feta into a thick block instead of crumbles to prevent burning and create a deliciously soft, melty center.
- Spread ingredients in a single layer on the baking sheet to allow proper caramelization and prevent steaming.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg