Roasted Potatoes with Baked Feta and Garlic

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## 🔥 **How to Make Roasted Potatoes with Baked Feta and Garlic**

### **1. Preheat and Prep**

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper or lightly grease a baking dish.

### **2. Season the Potatoes**

In a large bowl, toss the halved potatoes with olive oil, oregano, salt, pepper, and any optional spices. Spread them evenly on the baking sheet.

### **3. Add Feta and Garlic**

Nestle the **block of feta** in the center of the pan, surrounded by the seasoned potatoes. Scatter whole garlic cloves around (you can roast them in their skins if you want a mellower flavor).

Drizzle a little extra olive oil over the feta and garlic.

### **4. Roast to Perfection**

Roast everything in the oven for **35–40 minutes**, turning the potatoes halfway through. The feta should be golden on top and soft in the center, and the potatoes crispy and caramelized.

### **5. Mash and Mix (Optional)**

Once out of the oven, you can either:

* Leave the feta in whole, scoop-and-serve style,
* OR lightly mash the feta and roasted garlic into the potatoes for a **creamy, savory coating** that’s irresistible.

### **6. Garnish and Serve**

Sprinkle with fresh chopped herbs like parsley or thyme, a squeeze of lemon juice if desired, and serve hot.

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## 🍽️ **Serving Suggestions**

* Pairs beautifully with **grilled chicken, steak, or salmon**
* Add a salad or roasted veggies for a complete **vegetarian dinner**
* Serve as a **tapas-style appetizer** with warm pita or crusty bread

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## 💡 **Tips & Variations**

* Use **sweet potatoes** for a slightly sweeter, earthier version.
* Try it with **crumbled goat cheese** if you’re not a feta fan.
* Add **cherry tomatoes or olives** during the last 15 minutes for a Mediterranean boost.
* Double the garlic if you love it (you can never have too much roasted garlic!).

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## 🧀 **Why Feta + Potatoes = Magic**

Baking feta gives it a rich, creamy texture and concentrated flavor that pairs beautifully with roasted potatoes. The garlic softens and sweetens, blending into the feta or acting as delicious bursts of flavor. The result? A dish that’s comforting, rustic, and **surprisingly elegant**.

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## ✅ **Conclusion**

**Roasted Potatoes with Baked Feta and Garlic** is one of those dishes that feels fancy but is deceptively simple. It’s hearty, wholesome, and packed with flavors that make every bite memorable. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or just feeding yourself on a Tuesday night, this dish delivers every single time.

So go ahead, roast a batch—you might just find yourself skipping the main course and going back for seconds (or thirds).

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