Roasted Potatoes with Baked Feta and Garlic
Hearty roasted potatoes elevated by creamy baked feta and sweet garlic, offering a comforting and flavorful dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds of baby potatoes, halved
- 1 block (8 ounces) of feta cheese
- 1 head of garlic, cloves separated and peeled
- 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- Optional: red pepper flakes for added heat
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Combine the halved baby potatoes, extra virgin olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Toss well.
- Spread the seasoned potatoes in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Add the whole cloves of garlic among the potatoes.
- Add the block of feta cheese in the center of the baking sheet.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes until potatoes are golden and feta is soft.
- Mash the baked feta cheese with garlic using a fork.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chopped parsley and red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
For a twist, try using different cheeses like goat cheese or sharp cheddar. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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