Description
Baked feta potatoes are a cozy and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired dish featuring crispy roasted potatoes, creamy feta cheese, garlic, lemon, and herbs—all baked in one pan for a simple, satisfying meal or side.
Ingredients
- 1–2 large baking potatoes
- 1 block of feta cheese (200g)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 head of garlic, top cut off
- 1 lemon, quartered
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F).
- Wash and cube the potatoes, leaving the skin on.
- Toss the potatoes in a baking dish with thyme, oregano, salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Place the feta block in the center of the dish, add the garlic head and half the lemon wedges, and drizzle with the remaining olive oil.
- Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, removing garlic after 35 minutes if it begins to brown too much.
- Let it cool slightly, then squeeze roasted garlic cloves out and mash them.
- Gently mash the feta and mix it with the mashed garlic, remaining lemon juice, and chopped basil.
- Drizzle with honey just before serving.
Notes
- Add chili flakes or smoked paprika for heat.
- Include cherry tomatoes for extra sweetness.
- Make it a full meal by adding chickpeas, red onions, or olives.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Reheat using an oven or air fryer for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
