Greek Potatoes and Feta

These sensational Greek Potatoes and Feta will transport you to a seaside taverna on the Greek coast. Lemon juice and olive oil keep everything juicy while the potatoes bake, covered, in the oven, and roasted garlic, salty feta, and Greek seasoning bring home the flavors of the Mediterranean. The seasoning is so simple but delivers big on taste. Using a Greek seasoning blend gives these potatoes a wonderful combination of oregano, basil, thyme and rosemary flavors. For us feta is life but it is totally optional in this recipe.

Before you start

• Greek Potatoes and Feta is a simple preparation with notable flavors that impress everyone at the table.
• Roasting whole garlic cloves enhances the sweetness; avoid burning by keeping them in their peels.
• This dish pairs well with chicken, or any protein, and is with tzatziki for dipping.

What stands out

These Greek Potatoes and Feta are one of our favorite side dishes. It’s simple to prepare, the flavors are out of this world, and they’re always a hit with everyone at the table. The Greek seasoning blend is perfection, and we love the tang that comes from the lemon juice. The roasted garlic is a simple but huge addition to this dish: sweet and caramelized with a deep garlic flavor that’s not at all pungent on the potatoes. You’ll return to this baked potato recipe again and again.

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So glad we made this recipe, and the entire family was impressed and now obsessed with these potatoes, thank you.

– Sofia

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Yellow Potatoes: Waxy yellow potatoes are best in this recipe, but you can use any kind you like. We like to peel them, but that is optional.

Greek Seasoning: Use your favorite Greek seasoning blend. Most include oregano, basil, thyme, and rosemary. If the blend includes salt, then be limited in adding additional salt.

Salt: Measure with your heart!

Olive Oil: Greek cuisine begs to be cooked in the best quality olive oil you can find. We love this one.

Garlic: It’s important to bake the garlic cloves with the peel on to prevent them from burning. Once the dish cools down, you can squeeze the cooked garlic from the peels.

Lemon: Fresh lemon juice keeps the potatoes juicy while they bake and brightens the flavors of the dish.

Feta: Repeat after us: “we will not buy pre-crumbled feta.” Please buy feta sold in brine. It is so much more and fresh than pre-crumbled.

Parsley: Some fresh parsley garnished on top adds lovely color. You could also use fresh oregano or chives.

Kitchen tip

Leave the garlic cloves whole while baking so that they don’t burn. At the end, you can toss the garlic with the potatoes or spread it onto fresh bread.

Swaps

1. Make your own Greek seasoning blend by combining oregano, paprika, pepper, onion powder, garlic and salt to taste to achieve similar results.
2. For even more lemon flavor, add some lemon zest as well.
3. If you want a stronger more pungent garlic flavor, use freshly minced garlic instead of roasted.

Serve it with

• This recipe is with chicken, on its own as a side dish, or alongside any protein of choice, such as our Roasted Leg of Lamb or our yogurt chicken recipe.
• These Greek Potatoes and Feta are dipped into our homemade tzatziki.

Questions

strong Can we use a different type of potato?

Yes, you can use any type of potato you like, but we find yellow potatoes are amazingly creamy in texture. Peeling the potatoes is optional.

Can we use minced garlic instead of whole cloves?

You certainly can. However, keep in mind that if you use minced garlic you will get a stronger garlic flavor in these Greek potatoes. Roasting whole garlic cloves will give you a sweeter, more mellow garlic flavor. But both will work!

What should we do if our Baked potatoes are not getting crispy?

The potatoes should not touch in the baking dish. Otherwise, they’ll just steam. For extra crispiness, you can bake them em uncovered for a few extra minutes

Can we prepare this Greek Potatoes and Feta recipe in advance?

You can peel and cut the potatoes in advance and then store them in water in the refrigerator. However, it’s best to bake them just before serving so they stay crispy.

How do we prevent the potatoes from sticking to the baking dish?

Make sure to coat the potatoes well with olive oil, and you can also line the baking dish with mark parchment paper.

what if i can’t find a greek seasoning blend?

Instead of a Greek seasoning blend, you can use any combination of the following, fresh or dry: oregano, basil, thyme, and rosemary. Seasoning should be to taste. (Measure with your heart!)

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

• 5 medium yellow potatoes
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• Greek seasoning, to taste
• salt, if needed, to taste
• ½ lemon, juiced
• 5 cloves garlic, whole and unpeeled
• fresh parsley, roughly chopped, for garnish
• feta, crumbled, for garnish

Equipment

• Nakiri Knife
• Cutting Board
• Measuring Cups + Spoons
• Baking Dish
• Mixing Bowls

Method

1. Peel and cut the potatoes into wedges. To achieve wedges, cut the potato in half and then lengthwise. Place them in a baking dish.
2. Drizzle the potatoes with olive oil, sprinkle generously with Greek seasoning, add extra salt if needed, along with the lemon juice, and throw in the whole unpeeled garlic cloves. Use your hands to gently massage the potatoes. Distribute the potatoes in the baking dish, making sure there's enough space in between each piece, so they don't overlap.
3. Cover with foil and bake at 425°F (220°C) for 45 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes. Once the garlic has cooled, you can squeeze it out into the potatoes. Garnish with parsley and feta, if desired. Enjoy!

Kitchen notes

• Foil: Covering the baking dish with foil helps trap moisture in the dish so the potatoes cook evenly. Remove the foil for the last few minutes of cooking so the potato wedges brown around the edges.
• Baking Dish: Any oven-safe baking dish with high sides will work, including a cast-iron pan.
• Cheese: Instead of feta, you can use any crumbly, salty cheese. Greek mizithra cheese (the hardened, aged variety) is delicious here.