Healthy Baked Feta Potatoes
A comforting and budget-friendly dish featuring roasted baby potatoes, creamy feta cheese, and cherry tomatoes, perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs 1.5 lbs (700g) baby potatoes These little guys are perfect because they roast beautifully without peeling.
- 1 block 1 block (7 oz/200g) feta cheese Feta brings that salty, creamy goodness; use crumbled for ease, or a block for extra creaminess.
- 1.5 cups 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes Sweet and tart, these burst in your mouth when roasted.
- 3 tablespoons 3 tablespoons olive oil Enhances flavor and helps potatoes crisp.
- 2 cloves 2 cloves garlic, minced Garlic makes everything better.
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon dried oregano A sprinkle of this herb enhances flavor.
- ½ teaspoon ½ teaspoon black pepper Essential seasoning to elevate the dish.
- to taste salt Salt to taste Feta is salty; use sparingly.
- to garnish fresh herbs Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish Optional for color and fresh flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash the baby potatoes and cut them into halves or quarters.
- In a large baking dish, combine the potatoes, cherry tomatoes, minced garlic, olive oil, oregano, black pepper, and a pinch of salt. Toss to coat.
- Place the block of feta in the center and drizzle with olive oil.
Cooking
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, stirring halfway through until the potatoes are golden and tender.
- Once done, gently stir all ingredients together until creamy. Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
Leftovers store well in an airtight container for about 3–4 days. Reheat gently in the oven or at lower microwave power to avoid rubbery potatoes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 10gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4g
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