Description
Baked Feta Potatoes are a deliciously innovative side dish that transforms the classic roasted potato into a creamy, flavor-packed delight. Inspired by the viral baked feta pasta trend, this recipe features crispy potatoes perfectly paired with melted feta cheese, fresh herbs, and roasted garlic. Ideal for dinner parties or casual family meals, these potatoes boast an unforgettable taste thanks to their herb-infused seasoning. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, Baked Feta Potatoes are sure to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large baking potatoes
- 1 block (200g) feta cheese
- 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
- 1 head of garlic (top cut off)
- 1 lemon (quartered)
- 1 tbsp honey
- ¼ cup (20g) fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200C | 390F.
- Wash and cube the baking potatoes. Par-boil in water for 6–8 minutes until slightly tender, then drain and let steam dry.
- Toss par-boiled potatoes in a baking dish with olive oil, thyme, oregano, salt, pepper, and chili flakes.
- Roast for 30–40 minutes until golden brown.
- Add feta cheese and squeeze half a lemon over it before returning to the oven for an additional 15 minutes.
- Squeeze roasted garlic into a bowl and mash it; mix with remaining lemon juice and fresh basil into the potatoes after roasting.
- Drizzle with honey before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: approximately 200g
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg