Description
These Roasted Greek Potatoes with Feta Cheese and Oregano are a delicious and easy-to-make side dish featuring baby potatoes baked until golden and crispy, topped with crumbled feta cheese, fragrant oregano, and tender onions. Perfect for a Mediterranean-inspired meal, these potatoes combine creamy feta and herbs for a flavorful, comforting dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 10–12 baby potatoes
Cheese
- 150 grams feta cheese
Seasonings and Vegetables
- Olive oil, as needed
- A few slices of onion
- Dried oregano, to taste
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Rinse Potatoes: Rinse the baby potatoes thoroughly under cold water to remove all dirt and impurities.
- Prepare Feta Cheese: Crumble the feta cheese into small pieces using your hands and place it in a bowl; set aside for later use.
- Boil Potatoes: Bring a medium-sized pot of salted water to a boil. Add the potatoes and boil them for about 5-7 minutes until they are slightly tender but not fully cooked.
- Preheat Oven: While the potatoes boil, preheat your oven to 230°C (446°F) to get it ready for roasting.
- Initial Bake: Drain the potatoes and transfer them to a large baking tray. Drizzle generously with olive oil to coat them evenly. Place the tray in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes.
- Flip Potatoes: Carefully flip the potatoes to ensure even roasting, then bake them for an additional 10 minutes until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Slice and Smash: Remove the potatoes from the oven. Slice each potato lengthwise, being careful not to cut all the way through. Gently press down on the potatoes with a spatula to slightly flatten them.
- Season and Add Feta: Drizzle more olive oil over the smashed potatoes, and season with salt and ground black pepper. Stuff some of the crumbled feta cheese into the sliced openings of each potato, and sprinkle the remaining feta on top.
- Add Onions and Oregano: Scatter a few slices of onion across the tray and sprinkle dried oregano evenly over the potatoes and onions.
- Final Bake: Return the tray to the oven and bake for approximately 10 more minutes, until the feta cheese begins to melt and the onion slices soften slightly.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve the roasted Greek potatoes warm as a flavorful side dish.
Notes
- Boiling the potatoes before roasting ensures they cook evenly and become tender inside while crispy outside.
- Use good quality extra virgin olive oil for best flavor.
- Adjust the amount of oregano to your taste for a stronger or milder herb presence.
- These potatoes pair wonderfully with grilled meats, salads, or as a vegetarian main meal with additional veggies.
- For gluten-free diets, this recipe is naturally suitable.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Keywords: Greek roasted potatoes, feta cheese potatoes, oregano potatoes, roasted baby potatoes, Mediterranean side dish, baked potatoes with feta
