Description
A delicious and easy recipe featuring crispy roasted baby potatoes paired with creamy baked feta cheese and fragrant garlic, seasoned with oregano and paprika for a flavorful Mediterranean-inspired side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes and Seasonings
- 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cheese and Aromatics
- 200g feta cheese block
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
Additional Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s hot enough to roast the potatoes to a golden crisp and soften the feta nicely.
- Prepare Potatoes and Seasonings: Place the halved baby potatoes on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with dried oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss them thoroughly so every potato is evenly coated with the seasoning and oil.
- Add Feta and Garlic: Create a space in the center of the baking sheet and place the block of feta cheese there. Scatter the smashed garlic cloves around the potatoes to infuse the dish with a rich garlic aroma while roasting.
- Roast: Place the baking sheet in the oven and roast for 35-40 minutes, or until the potatoes are golden and crispy on the outside, and the feta cheese has softened and developed slight browning on top.
- Combine and Serve: Remove the roasting pan from the oven. Carefully break up the softened feta cheese with a spoon and toss everything together, allowing the creamy feta to melt into the potatoes. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve warm for the best flavor.
Notes
- Choose baby potatoes that are uniform in size to ensure even roasting.
- If you prefer, substitute fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary for the oregano to change the flavor profile.
- To make this dish vegetarian, make sure your feta cheese is free from animal rennet.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven to retain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
