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Creamy Baked Feta Potatoes: Easy Crispy Edge Recipe

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These creamy baked feta potatoes are a simple yet impressive side dish. Tender potatoes are roasted with a block of feta cheese until the cheese melts into a luscious, salty sauce and the potato edges turn golden and crispy.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds baby potatoes or Yukon Gold potatoes, halved or quartered
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 8 ounces block feta cheese, drained
  • Fresh parsley or dill, chopped (for garnish)
  • Lemon zest (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Wash and dry the baby potatoes thoroughly. Cut any larger ones in half so they’re all roughly the same size. If using Yukon Golds, cut them into 1-inch chunks.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the potatoes, olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes if using. Toss well until every piece is coated.
  4. Spread the seasoned potatoes in an even layer in a 9×13-inch baking dish or large oven-safe skillet. Make sure they’re not piled on top of each other.
  5. Place the block of feta in the center of the dish, nestling it slightly into the potatoes. Drizzle a tiny bit of olive oil over the top of the feta.
  6. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  7. Remove the foil and bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the edges are golden and crispy. The feta should be soft and starting to brown on top.
  8. Take the dish out of the oven. Use a spoon to gently stir everything together, breaking up the feta and coating the potatoes in the creamy sauce.
  9. Sprinkle with fresh parsley or dill and a little lemon zest if using. Serve hot.

Notes

Don’t skip the foil step—it steams the potatoes and softens the feta. Cut potatoes evenly for even cooking. Use a block of feta, not crumbles, for the creamiest sauce. Let the dish rest for 2 minutes after baking to thicken the sauce.

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Keywords: baked feta potatoes, crispy potato edges, creamy feta sauce, easy side dish, roasted potatoes, Mediterranean side dish

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