Description
This easy Mediterranean-inspired one-pan recipe features tender baby potatoes baked with creamy feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, and aromatic herbs. It’s a flavorful, comforting dish perfect for a simple weeknight dinner or a delicious side.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 1.5 lbs (700 g) baby potatoes, halved
Cheese
- 200 g (7 oz) block feta cheese
Seasonings and Vegetables
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup (150 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup (35 g) pitted kalamata olives (optional)
Garnish
- Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make clean-up easier.
- Season Potatoes: In a large bowl, toss the halved baby potatoes with olive oil, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until all pieces are evenly coated with the seasoning.
- Arrange Ingredients: Spread the seasoned potatoes evenly across the prepared baking sheet. Place the block of feta cheese in the center. Scatter the halved cherry tomatoes and optional kalamata olives around the potatoes and feta.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and have developed a slight golden color.
- Mash and Mix: Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Using a fork, gently mash the feta cheese to blend it with the tomatoes and potatoes, creating a creamy, flavorful mixture.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle fresh basil or parsley over the top as a garnish. Serve the dish warm for the best flavor and texture experience.
Notes
- For added flavor, try using fresh garlic instead of garlic powder.
- Feel free to substitute baby potatoes with fingerling or small red potatoes.
- The olives are optional but add a nice briny contrast; omit if you prefer.
- Make sure to halve the cherry tomatoes to ensure they cook evenly.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: baked feta potatoes, Mediterranean recipe, one-pan recipe, baby potatoes, feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, roasted potatoes, easy side dish, vegetarian
