Description
Baked feta potatoes are a delightful and savory twist on a classic side dish that will elevate any meal. This recipe combines crispy roasted potatoes with creamy baked feta cheese, fragrant herbs, and a touch of sweetness from honey.
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 your oven to 200C (390F).
- Wash and cube the large baking potatoes. Par-boil in water for 6-8 minutes, then drain and let steam dry.
- Combine the par-boiled potatoes with olive oil, thyme, oregano, salt, pepper, and red chili flakes in a baking dish.
- Roast the seasoned potatoes for about 30-40 minutes until golden brown.
- Add the feta cheese and squeezed lemon juice to the center of the dish and roast for an additional 15 minutes.
- Squeeze out softened garlic from its skins and mash it; mix with lemon juice and fresh basil into the roasted potatoes.
- Drizzle with honey before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (about 150g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg