Description
This easy Roasted Potatoes with Baked Feta and Garlic recipe combines crispy golden potatoes with creamy, tangy baked feta cheese and sweet roasted garlic for a comforting and flavorful dish. Perfect as a side, appetizer, or light main, it features minimal ingredients and simple preparation, delivering a delicious harmony of textures and savory flavors ideal for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 1.5 pounds baby new potatoes or fingerling potatoes, washed and dried
Cheese
- 1 block (about 7 ounces) quality feta cheese
Produce
- 8–10 whole garlic cloves, peeled
- 1–2 tablespoons fresh rosemary or thyme, chopped
Pantry
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes: Wash and dry the potatoes thoroughly. If potatoes are larger, cut into even-sized chunks to ensure uniform roasting. Toss the potatoes in a generous drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper to coat every piece. This helps develop a crispy crust during roasting.
- Arrange Potatoes and Garlic: Spread the potatoes evenly in a baking sheet or ovenproof dish, leaving space between pieces for even roasting. Nestle whole garlic cloves around the potatoes; roasting whole cloves will soften them and bring out a sweet, mellow flavor.
- Add the Feta Cheese: Place a block of feta cheese in the center or scatter chunks of feta among the potatoes, according to your preference. Drizzle a little more olive oil over the feta and sprinkle freshly chopped herbs on top for fragrance.
- Roast Everything to Perfection: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Roast the baking dish for 35-40 minutes. Halfway through the cooking time, gently toss the potatoes to promote even browning. The feta should bubble and turn slightly golden, while the potatoes become crispy.
- Final Touch and Serve: Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes to allow flavors to meld and feta to firm up. Optionally, sprinkle with fresh herbs and flaky sea salt, and add a drizzle of olive oil or lemon zest before serving.
Notes
- Use waxy potatoes like baby new potatoes or fingerlings to hold shape and get a crispy exterior.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan to prevent steaming; spread potatoes with space for optimal crispiness.
- Roast whole garlic cloves to preserve sweetness and avoid bitterness.
- Add delicate herbs like parsley after baking to keep their flavor vibrant.
- Allow the dish to rest after baking to improve texture and help the feta set.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: roasted potatoes, baked feta, garlic, Mediterranean side dish, crispy potatoes, easy recipe, vegetarian, gluten free