Description
These Greek Feta Roast Potatoes are a delicious and flavorful side dish featuring crispy roasted potatoes tossed with garlic, Mediterranean herbs, lemon juice, and topped with creamy crumbled feta cheese. Perfectly golden and aromatic, they make a great accompaniment to grilled meats or salads.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 2 pounds (about 900g) baby potatoes or Yukon gold potatoes, halved or quartered
Seasonings & Flavorings
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Juice of 1 lemon
Finishing
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Prepare the Potatoes: Wash and thoroughly dry the potatoes. Cut them into halves or quarters depending on their size to ensure they cook evenly and become crispy.
- Season the Potatoes: In a large mixing bowl, toss the potato pieces with olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Make sure each potato piece is evenly coated with the flavorful seasoning mixture.
- Roast the Potatoes: Arrange the seasoned potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, flipping the potatoes halfway through to promote even browning. Roast until the potatoes are golden brown and crispy on the edges.
- Add Feta Cheese: Remove the roasting pan from the oven and immediately sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese evenly over the hot potatoes. The residual heat from the potatoes will gently warm and slightly soften the feta, adding a creamy texture and rich flavor.
- Serve & Garnish: Garnish the potatoes with fresh chopped parsley if desired. Serve immediately as a flavorful side dish for grilled meats, lamb, or a fresh Mediterranean salad.
Notes
- Use Yukon gold or baby potatoes for the best texture and roasting results.
- Make sure to toss potatoes well with seasoning for even flavor distribution.
- Flipping the potatoes halfway ensures even crispiness on all sides.
- Feta cheese melts slightly from residual heat but should still be crumbly for texture contrast.
- Fresh parsley garnish adds a bright, herbal note but can be omitted if unavailable.
