Description
Baked Feta Potatoes are a delightful and creamy twist on traditional roasted potatoes, inspired by the popular baked feta pasta trend. Combining crispy, golden potatoes with rich, creamy feta and aromatic herbs creates a dish that’s not only comforting but also bursting with flavor. Perfect for dinner parties or cozy family meals, these versatile potatoes pair wonderfully with grilled meats or can be enjoyed solo as a delicious snack. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, this recipe is sure to become a go-to favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large baking potatoes
- 200g block of 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
- 20g fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200C | 390F.
- Wash and cube the baking potatoes. Boil in water for 6–8 minutes, then drain and steam dry for 2–3 minutes.
- Place par-boiled potatoes in a baking dish and toss with thyme, oregano, salt, pepper, and olive oil.
- Roast for 30–40 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Add feta cheese to the center of the dish; squeeze half a lemon over it.
- Roast for an additional 15 minutes.
- Squeeze out roasted garlic cloves and mash; mix with remaining lemon juice and fresh basil into the potatoes.
- Drizzle honey over the top before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (150g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg