Description
Baked Feta Potatoes is a simple yet flavorful dish featuring crispy Yukon Gold potato wedges baked with garlic, herbs, and creamy crumbled feta cheese. Perfect as a comforting side or a light main, this recipe offers a delightful combination of savory and tangy flavors with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 1.5 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
Cheese
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
Seasonings & Oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon mixed dried herbs (such as oregano, thyme, or rosemary)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it reaches the optimal temperature for baking the potatoes to a crispy golden finish.
- Prepare Potatoes: Wash the Yukon Gold potatoes thoroughly and cut them into evenly sized wedges to ensure consistent cooking.
- Season Potatoes: In a large mixing bowl, combine the potato wedges with olive oil, minced garlic, dried herbs, salt, and black pepper. Toss well to evenly coat each wedge with the seasoning and oil.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Spread the seasoned potatoes out in a single layer on a baking sheet to allow even roasting without overcrowding.
- Add Feta Cheese: Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese evenly over the top of the arranged potatoes to introduce a creamy, tangy flavor that will bake nicely.
- Bake Potatoes: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the potatoes turn golden brown and become tender when pierced with a fork.
- Cool & Serve: Remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving to allow the flavors to settle and the feta to firm up a bit.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, soak the cut potato wedges in cold water for 30 minutes before seasoning to remove excess starch, then dry thoroughly.
- You can substitute dried herbs with fresh ones like rosemary or thyme if available, adding them in the last 10 minutes of baking to preserve their flavor.
- The feta cheese may brown slightly during baking, which adds a wonderful nuttiness — this is desirable.
- Serve with a fresh green salad or grilled meats for a complete meal.
