🥔 Baked Feta Potatoes

⭐ Ingredients:

  • Potatoes – 4 medium (about 600 g), cut into wedges or cubes

  • Feta cheese – 150 g (crumbled or cut into chunks)

  • Olive oil – 3 tbsp

  • Garlic – 3 cloves, minced

  • Lemon juice – 1 tbsp (optional for tang)

  • Dried oregano – 1 tsp

  • Paprika – ½ tsp

  • Salt – to taste

  • Black pepper – ½ tsp

  • Fresh parsley – for garnish


🍳 Instructions:

  1. Preheat Oven:
    Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).

  2. Prepare Potatoes:
    Wash, peel (optional), and cut the potatoes into wedges or cubes.
    Pat them dry with a towel.

  3. Season:
    In a large bowl, toss potatoes with olive oil, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

  4. Arrange in Baking Dish:
    Spread the potatoes evenly in a baking dish or on a parchment-lined tray.
    Scatter crumbled feta cheese over the potatoes.

  5. Bake:
    Bake for 35–40 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the potatoes are golden and crispy on the edges.

  6. Finish & Serve:
    Drizzle with lemon juice if desired.
    Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.


❓ Q&A Section

Q1: Can I use sweet potatoes instead of regular potatoes?

A: Yes! Sweet potatoes work great. Baking time may reduce slightly (around 30–35 minutes).


Q2: Can I use low-fat feta cheese?

A: Yes, but full-fat feta melts creamier and adds more flavor.


Q3: How to make it spicier?

A: Add red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, or smoked paprika along with the seasonings.


Q4: Can I make it ahead of time?

A: You can cut and season the potatoes a few hours earlier and keep them refrigerated. Bake them fresh for best crispiness.


Q5: How to make it vegan?

A: Replace feta with vegan feta cheese or a cashew-based crumble.


Q6: What to serve with baked feta potatoes?

A: They pair well with grilled chicken, fish, roasted veggies, or a fresh green salad.

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