Baked Feta Potatoes Lemon (Printable version)

Golden potatoes baked with tangy feta, fresh herbs, and bright lemon zest for a flavorful side.

# Ingredient list:

→ 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
09 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
10 - 1/4 tsp chili flakes
11 - Salt, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a large baking dish or sheet pan.
02 - In a large bowl, combine halved potatoes and red onion with olive oil, lemon zest and juice, garlic, oregano, black pepper, chili flakes, and salt. Toss until evenly coated.
03 - Spread potato mixture evenly in prepared baking dish.
04 - Scatter feta cubes over potatoes.
05 - Bake for 35–40 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until potatoes are tender and golden brown with slightly browned feta.
06 - Remove from oven, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The feta transforms into these salty, golden nuggets that melt slightly into the potatoes creating pockets of tangy creaminess
  • One pan means almost zero cleanup and you can basically throw everything together in ten minutes
  • The combination of lemon and oregano makes your entire kitchen smell like a tiny taverna on a Greek island
02 -
  • I learned the hard way that if you cut the feta too small, it disappears into the dish so keep those cubes generous
  • Stirring halfway through is non-negotiable because it ensures even cooking and prevents the bottom potatoes from getting too dark
  • The dish keeps well for a couple of days and the flavors actually get better as they sit together
03 -
  • Rubbing the baking dish with a cut garlic clove before adding the potatoes adds a subtle layer of flavor
  • Room temperature ingredients help everything cook more evenly so take the feta out of the fridge while you prep
  • If the feta is browning too quickly, loosely tent the dish with foil for the last 10 minutes

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