Roasted Potatoes with Baked Feta & Garlic – Crispy, Creamy & Bursting with Flavor

Golden, crispy potatoes roasted with aromatic garlic and crowned with creamy, melty baked feta—this easy side dish is savory, comforting, and guaranteed to impress!

🎉 Introduction

These Roasted Potatoes with Baked Feta & Garlic are a game-changing side: tender potatoes with crispy edges roasted alongside cloves of caramelized garlic and a block of feta that bakes until soft, creamy, and spoonable. A drizzle of olive oil and sprinkle of herbs tie everything together for a Mediterranean-inspired dish you’ll crave again and again! 🥔🧄

🧰 Equipment Needed

• Large baking sheet
• Mixing bowl
• Knife & cutting board
• Measuring cups & spoons
• Spatula

🛒 Ingredients

🥔 Main Ingredients

• 1½ lbs baby potatoes, halved or quartered
• 1 block (7–8 oz) feta cheese
• 6 cloves garlic, peeled
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper

🌿 Optional Garnish

• Fresh parsley or dill, chopped
• Lemon wedges for serving

👩‍🍳 Directions

Step 1: Prep & Preheat

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.

Step 2: Season the Potatoes

1. In a large bowl, toss potatoes and garlic cloves with olive oil, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
2. Spread potatoes in a single layer on the baking sheet.

Step 3: Add the Feta

1. Make a space in the center of the baking sheet; place the block of feta there.
2. Drizzle feta with a little olive oil.

Step 4: Roast

1. Bake 25–30 minutes, tossing potatoes halfway through, until potatoes are crispy and golden, and feta is soft and slightly browned.

Step 5: Serve

1. Remove from oven; mash garlic cloves slightly with a fork if desired.
2. Spoon warm baked feta over potatoes.
3. Garnish with fresh herbs and a squeeze of lemon juice.

🍽️ Servings & Timing

• Servings: 4–6
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: ~40 minutes

🥄 Variations

• Add Veggies: Roast bell peppers, zucchini, or cherry tomatoes with the potatoes.
• Spicy Kick: Sprinkle red pepper flakes or drizzle with hot honey.
• Cheese Swap: Use baked goat cheese for a tangy twist.
• Herb Upgrade: Add rosemary or thyme for extra flavor.

🧊 Storage & Reheating

• Fridge: Store in airtight container up to 4 days.
• Reheat: Bake at 350°F or microwave until warm.
• Freezer: Not recommended; potatoes may become mushy.

❓ 10 FAQs

1. Do I need to peel the potatoes?
   No—just scrub well; skins add flavor and crispness.
2. Can I use sweet potatoes?
   Absolutely—just adjust roasting time as needed.
3. What feta works best?
   Full-fat block feta (not crumbled) for best texture.
4. Can I use minced garlic?
   Whole cloves caramelize better, but minced works in a pinch.
5. Is it salty?
   Feta adds saltiness—adjust additional salt to taste.
6. Can I double the recipe?
   Yes—use two baking sheets for best crispiness.
7. What potatoes are best?
   Baby gold, red, or fingerlings.
8. Can I make it ahead?
   Yes—roast and reheat before serving.
9. What goes well with it?
   Roast chicken, grilled fish, or as a vegetarian main.
10. How do I keep potatoes crispy?
    Don’t overcrowd the baking sheet.

🏁 Conclusion

These Roasted Potatoes with Baked Feta & Garlic are crispy, creamy, and irresistibly savory—a simple yet elegant dish perfect for weeknights or entertaining! 🥔🧀

Adam

Roasted Potatoes with Baked Feta & Garlic – Crispy, Creamy & Bursting with Flavor

These Roasted Potatoes with Baked Feta & Garlic are a game-changing side: tender potatoes with crispy edges roasted alongside cloves of caramelized garlic and a block of feta that bakes until soft, creamy, and spoonable. A drizzle of olive oil and sprinkle of herbs tie everything together for a Mediterranean-inspired dish you’ll crave again and again! 🥔🧄

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

🥔 Main Ingredients

• 1½ lbs baby potatoes halved or quartered
• 1 block 7–8 oz feta cheese
• 6 cloves garlic peeled
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp smoked paprika optional
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper

🌿 Optional Garnish

• Fresh parsley or dill chopped
• Lemon wedges for serving

Equipment

• Large baking sheet
• Mixing bowl
• Knife & cutting board
• Measuring cups & spoons
• Spatula

Method

 

1. Step 1: Prep & Preheat
2. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
3. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.

Step 2: Season the Potatoes

1. In a large bowl, toss potatoes and garlic cloves with olive oil, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
2. Spread potatoes in a single layer on the baking sheet.

Step 3: Add the Feta

1. Make a space in the center of the baking sheet; place the block of feta there.
2. Drizzle feta with a little olive oil.

Step 4: Roast

1. Bake 25–30 minutes, tossing potatoes halfway through, until potatoes are crispy and golden, and feta is soft and slightly browned.

Step 5: Serve

1. Remove from oven; mash garlic cloves slightly with a fork if desired.
2. Spoon warm baked feta over potatoes.
3. Garnish with fresh herbs and a squeeze of lemon juice.

Notes

🥄 Variations
Add Veggies: Roast bell peppers, zucchini, or cherry tomatoes with the potatoes.

Spicy Kick: Sprinkle red pepper flakes or drizzle with hot honey.

Cheese Swap: Use baked goat cheese for a tangy twist.

Herb Upgrade: Add rosemary or thyme for extra flavor.

🧊 Storage & Reheating
Fridge: Store in airtight container up to 4 days.

Reheat: Bake at 350°F or microwave until warm.

Freezer: Not recommended; potatoes may become mushy.

❓ 10 FAQs
Do I need to peel the potatoes?
No—just scrub well; skins add flavor and crispness.

Can I use sweet potatoes?
Absolutely—just adjust roasting time as needed.

What feta works best?
Full-fat block feta (not crumbled) for best texture.

Can I use minced garlic?
Whole cloves caramelize better, but minced works in a pinch.

Is it salty?
Feta adds saltiness—adjust additional salt to taste.

Can I double the recipe?
Yes—use two baking sheets for best crispiness.

What potatoes are best?
Baby gold, red, or fingerlings.

Can I make it ahead?
Yes—roast and reheat before serving.

What goes well with it?
Roast chicken, grilled fish, or as a vegetarian main.

How do I keep potatoes crispy?
Don’t overcrowd the baking sheet.

🏁 Conclusion
These Roasted Potatoes with Baked Feta & Garlic are crispy, creamy, and irresistibly savory—a simple yet elegant dish perfect for weeknights or entertaining! 🥔🧀