Description
Baked Feta Potatoes offer a delicious twist on a classic side dish, combining crispy roasted potatoes with creamy baked feta cheese. This mouthwatering recipe is perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings, elevating the humble potato to gourmet status. Infused with aromatic herbs, spices, and a hint of honey, these potatoes make an irresistible addition to any meal. Easy to prepare and full of rich flavors, they are sure to impress your guests and can be served as a delightful side or a main vegetarian dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large baking potatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp red chili flakes
- 200g block of feta cheese
- 1 head of garlic (top cut off)
- 1 lemon, quartered
- 1 tbsp honey
- 20g fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200C (390F).
- Wash and cube the potatoes. Par-boil in water for 6-8 minutes and drain.
- Toss the par-boiled potatoes with olive oil, thyme, oregano, salt, pepper, and chili flakes in a baking dish.
- Roast for 30-40 minutes until golden brown.
- Add feta in the center of the dish and squeeze half a lemon over it; roast for another 15 minutes.
- Combine roasted garlic with remaining lemon juice and mix with potatoes; finish with honey and fresh basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 150g
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg