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Roasted Potatoes with Baked Feta and Garlic

Roasted Potatoes with Baked Feta and Garlic
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Roasted Potatoes with Baked Feta and Garlic is a flavorful side dish that perfectly balances crispy golden potatoes, creamy tangy baked feta, and mellow roasted garlic, enhanced with fresh herbs and a hint of lemon. Easy to prepare yet impressively versatile, it complements a variety of main courses from chicken to fish and provides a comforting, gourmet twist to your meal.

Ingredients

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Potatoes

  • 1.5 lbs Yukon Gold or baby potatoes, washed and cut into chunks

Cheese and Garlic

  • 1 block (about 7 oz) feta cheese, room temperature
  • 8–10 whole garlic cloves, peeled

Oils and Seasoning

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Herbs and Citrus

  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary or thyme, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest or juice (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the potatoes: Wash and cut potatoes into evenly sized chunks to ensure even roasting. Pat dry thoroughly to help with crisping.
  2. Preheat the oven: Set oven to 400°F (200°C) for the perfect temperature to achieve crispy yet fluffy potatoes.
  3. Season the potatoes: Toss potato chunks with olive oil, salt, pepper, and chopped fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme until each piece is evenly coated.
  4. Add garlic and feta: Place the whole peeled garlic cloves and a block of feta cheese in a baking dish alongside the potatoes. Drizzle extra olive oil over everything to promote roasting.
  5. Roast: Roast for 35–40 minutes, turning the potatoes halfway through, until they are golden and crispy and the feta is soft and slightly caramelized.
  6. Finish with lemon and herbs: Remove from oven and sprinkle fresh lemon zest or a squeeze of lemon juice over the top. Add a few more fresh herbs for a fragrant, bright finish before serving.

Notes

  • Dry potatoes thoroughly before roasting to avoid steaming and help crispiness.
  • Use room temperature feta to ensure even baking without breaking it apart.
  • Avoid overcrowding the pan to allow potatoes to roast properly and develop crispy edges.
  • Turn potatoes halfway through roasting to ensure even browning on all sides.
  • Test for doneness by piercing potatoes with a fork; they should be tender inside and crisp outside.

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Keywords: roasted potatoes, baked feta, garlic, side dish, Mediterranean, comfort food, easy recipe, gluten free

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