Description
Baked Feta Potatoes are a delightful and flavorful side dish that takes inspiration from the viral baked feta pasta trend. This recipe features crispy roasted potatoes enveloped in creamy, melted feta cheese, creating a rich and satisfying experience for your taste buds. Perfect for any occasion—from casual family dinners to festive gatherings—these potatoes are incredibly easy to prepare and pair wonderfully with a variety of main courses. With the added zing of roasted garlic, fresh herbs, and a drizzle of honey, this dish is sure to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large baking potatoes
- 1 block (200g) feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 head of garlic (top cut off)
- 1 lemon (halved)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ¼ cup fresh basil (20g)
Instructions
- Preheat the 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, thyme, oregano, salt, pepper, and place in a baking dish.
- Drizzle garlic with olive oil, wrap in foil, and add to the baking dish.
- Roast potatoes and garlic for 30–40 minutes until golden brown.
- Add feta to the center of the tray; squeeze half a lemon juice over it and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
- Squeeze roasted garlic into a bowl and mash; combine with remaining lemon juice and gently mix into the potatoes along with fresh basil.
- Drizzle honey over the dish and sprinkle with red chili flakes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato (150g)
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 665mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 14mg