Description
These Baked Feta Potatoes are a delicious Mediterranean-inspired side dish. Baby potatoes are coated in olive oil and seasonings, then baked until golden and tender. Crumbled feta cheese is sprinkled over the hot potatoes, creating a creamy and flavorful topping. Serve these potatoes warm with a squeeze of lemon for a bright finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 1 ½ pounds baby potatoes, halved
Seasonings:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Toppings:
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- Optional: lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the potatoes: Toss halved baby potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and tender, flipping halfway through.
- Add feta: Sprinkle crumbled feta over hot potatoes and bake for an additional 5 minutes until slightly softened.
- Finish: Remove from the oven, top with parsley, and serve warm with optional lemon wedges.
Notes
- For extra flavor, try adding red pepper flakes or a drizzle of honey.
- Yukon gold or red potatoes can be substituted for baby potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
