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Baked Feta Roast Potatoes

Baked feta roast potatoes with golden, caramelized potato halves and a softened feta block in a white baking dish. Roasted at 400°F with cherry tomatoes, smashed garlic, oregano, thyme, chili flakes, and bright lemon zest.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 620
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Potatoes
  • 2 lb baby potatoes Halved.
Cheese and tomatoes
  • 7 oz feta cheese Block of feta.
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
Aromatics and seasonings
  • 5 garlic Smashed cloves.
  • 1 tbsp olive oil Portion of olive oil for drizzling.
  • 5.3333333333333 tbsp olive oil Remainder of olive oil for drizzling.
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 lemon Zested and juiced.
  • 0.25 fresh basil or parsley For serving.
  • 0.25 salt and pepper To taste.

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Preheat and assemble
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and place the feta block in the center of a baking dish.
  2. Arrange the halved baby potatoes, cherry tomatoes, and smashed garlic around the feta block.
Season and roast
  1. Drizzle olive oil over the potatoes, tomatoes, and garlic, then sprinkle oregano, thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper over everything.
  2. Roast for 40–45 minutes, until the potatoes are golden and tender and the feta is softened and golden.
Finish and toss
  1. Squeeze the lemon juice over the hot roasted dish, then scatter lemon zest and fresh herbs on top.
  2. Break the feta into the potatoes and toss everything together so the feta becomes a creamy coating.

Notes

For the best creamy texture, cut the potatoes halves evenly so they finish at the same time; roast on a sheet pan so the bottoms caramelize. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat in a 375°F oven until warm. Freezing isn’t recommended for the creamiest feta texture. For a dairy-light option, use a firm dairy-free feta-style block and roast the same way.