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Roasted Potatoes with Baked Feta and Garlic

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  • Author: Daniel Mercer
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Side Dishes

Description

Roast baby potatoes to golden crisp, then nestle a block of feta in the middle as garlic cloves caramelize around them. The feta softens into a tangy pool while herbs and olive oil create an irresistibly fragrant coating.


Ingredients

  • 800 g baby potatoes
  • 200 g block feta cheese
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • fresh parsley for garnish


Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  2. Wash and halve the potatoes if they are larger, then place them in a mixing bowl.
  3. Add olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to the potatoes and toss until evenly coated.
  4. Transfer the seasoned potatoes to a baking dish and make a well in the center.
  5. Place the block of feta in the well and scatter the garlic cloves around the potatoes.
  6. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the potatoes are golden and tender.
  7. Remove from the oven and gently crush the roasted garlic cloves over the potatoes.
  8. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • You can substitute fresh rosemary for oregano for a different flavor.
  • Marinate the feta in olive oil and herbs for at least 30 minutes prior to baking to enhance flavor.
  • Allow the dish to rest for 5 minutes after baking for juices to redistribute.
  • Serve with crusty bread or alongside a crisp green salad.