Description
Greek-inspired roasted potatoes with baked feta dance with golden garlic and herbs, creating a Mediterranean masterpiece. Crispy edges, creamy cheese, and aromatic flavors invite warmers to savor each delightful bite of comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) baby potatoes (or Yukon Gold, cut into bite-sized pieces)
Main Seasoning and Oil:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika (optional, for color & smokiness)
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano or thyme
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Feta and Garnish:
- 1 block (7 ounces / 200 grams) feta cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon honey (optional, balances the saltiness)
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Zest of ½ lemon (for brightness, optional)
- Extra red pepper flakes (if you like heat!)
Instructions
- Prepare your culinary workspace by heating the oven to a robust 400°F (200°C), ensuring a perfectly calibrated cooking environment.
- Select robust potatoes and slice them into uniform, bite-sized chunks to guarantee even roasting and consistent texture.
- Tumble potato pieces with aromatic olive oil, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, smoky paprika, fragrant oregano, and fiery red pepper flakes directly onto a spacious baking sheet.
- Massage the seasonings thoroughly into the potato pieces, coating each morsel comprehensively to maximize flavor penetration.
- Distribute potato pieces in a single layer, avoiding overcrowding to achieve maximum crispness during roasting.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and roast for approximately 25-30 minutes, rotating the potatoes midway to ensure uniform golden-brown coloration.
- Simultaneously, nestle a pristine block of feta into a petite baking dish, creating a companion piece for the potatoes.
- Lavish the feta with a gentle drizzle of olive oil and a whisper of honey, then dust with dried oregano for an additional layer of Mediterranean complexity.
- Position the feta dish alongside the potatoes, allowing it to transform into a softened, slightly caramelized delicacy over 10-12 minutes.
- Once both components emerge from the oven, delicately crumble the warm, molten feta across the crisp potato landscape.
- Elevate the dish’s visual and flavor profile by scattering freshly chopped parsley, vibrant lemon zest, and an optional sprinkle of additional red pepper flakes.
- Serve immediately, presenting a harmonious blend of textures and flavors that celebrate simple, rustic cuisine.
Notes
- Customize spice levels by adjusting red pepper flakes for those who prefer mild or intense heat.
- Choose waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold or red potatoes for the best crispy exterior and creamy interior.
- Prep ingredients beforehand to streamline cooking and ensure even roasting of potatoes and feta.
- Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil for enhanced flavor and better caramelization of vegetables and cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg