Description
Baked Feta Potatoes are a delightful and comforting side dish that combines crispy roasted potatoes with creamy baked feta cheese, aromatic herbs, and roasted garlic. This recipe elevates the humble potato into a gourmet experience, perfect for any occasion—be it family dinners or entertaining guests. With a burst of flavors from the Mediterranean, these potatoes are sure to impress everyone at your table. Easy to prepare and packed with wholesome ingredients, they make for an irresistible addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large baking potatoes
- 1 block (200g) feta cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 head of garlic
- 1 lemon (quartered)
- Dried thyme
- Dried oregano
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Red chili flakes
- Fresh basil
- Honey for finishing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200C (390F).
- Wash and cube the potatoes. Par-boil in salted water for 6-8 minutes, then drain.
- Toss par-boiled potatoes with olive oil and seasonings in a baking dish.
- Roast for 30-40 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Add feta cheese and squeeze half a lemon over it; roast for another 15 minutes.
- Squeeze roasted garlic into a bowl; mash and mix with the potatoes along with lemon juice and fresh basil.
- Drizzle honey over the dish before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg