Description
Baked Feta Potatoes are a delicious and easy-to-make side dish featuring tender, golden roasted potatoes tossed with aromatic herbs and topped with creamy, slightly melted feta cheese. This recipe combines simple ingredients and baking techniques to create a flavorful and satisfying dish perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
Seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Topping
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s hot enough for roasting the potatoes to a crisp golden finish.
- Prepare the potatoes: In a mixing bowl, toss the peeled and cubed potatoes with olive oil, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until they’re evenly coated. Spread the seasoned potatoes evenly on a baking sheet to promote uniform roasting.
- Bake the potatoes: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake the potatoes for 25-30 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and become tender when pierced with a fork.
- Add the feta cheese: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the hot potatoes. Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, allowing the cheese to soften and slightly melt over the potatoes.
- Garnish and serve: Once baked, garnish the potatoes with freshly chopped parsley for a pop of color and freshness. Serve immediately while warm for the best taste experience.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can parboil the potatoes for 5 minutes before tossing them in oil and seasoning.
- Adjust the amount of garlic powder to suit your taste preferences.
- Use crumbled goat cheese as an alternative to feta for a milder flavor.
- Serve this dish as a side with grilled meats or a fresh salad.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven to retain crispiness.
