Baked Feta Potatoes with zesty lemon
Crispy roasted potatoes baked with creamy feta cheese and brightened with a zesty lemon twist, perfect as a flavorful side dish or light meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs baby potatoes, halved
- 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the halved baby potatoes with olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Transfer the potatoes to a baking dish and roast for 25-30 minutes, tossing halfway through, until golden and tender.
- Remove the potatoes from the oven and crumble the feta cheese evenly over the top.
- Zest the lemon and squeeze its juice over the potatoes and feta.
- Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 10-12 minutes until the feta is slightly golden and melty.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving, if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
For an extra burst of flavor, serve with a dollop of Greek yogurt or a drizzle of extra lemon juice just before serving.
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