Baked Feta Potatoes Lemon (Printable)
Golden potatoes baked with feta, herbs, and lemon for a vibrant Mediterranean side dish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1.5 lbs baby potatoes, halved
02 - 1 medium red onion, cut into wedges
→ Dairy
03 - 7 oz feta cheese, cut into large cubes
→ Citrus & Aromatics
04 - 1 large lemon, zest and juice
05 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
→ Herbs & Seasoning
06 - 3 tbsp olive oil
07 - 2 tsp dried oregano
08 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped plus more for garnish
09 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
10 - 1/4 tsp chili flakes
11 - Salt, to taste
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a large baking dish or sheet pan.
02 - In a large bowl, toss the halved potatoes and red onion with olive oil, lemon zest and juice, garlic, oregano, black pepper, chili flakes, and salt until evenly coated.
03 - Spread the potato mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish in a single layer.
04 - Scatter the feta cubes evenly over the top of the potatoes.
05 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the potatoes are tender and golden brown and the feta is slightly browned.
06 - Remove from the oven, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve warm.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The salty feta creates these incredible creamy pockets that coat every potato in tangy richness
- It requires almost zero active cooking time but tastes like something from a restaurant
02 -
- Stirring halfway through is essential or the bottom potatoes will steam instead of roast
- The feta will brown in spots and that is exactly what gives it that delicious nutty flavor
03 -
- Cut the feta into larger cubes than you think necessary because it will shrink as it bakes
- Use a microplane for the lemon zest to get only the bright yellow part without any bitter white pith