Description
Baked Feta Potatoes are a delightful dish that combines crispy potatoes with savory feta and aromatic herbs for a flavorful twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large baking potatoes
- 1 200g block of feta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp red chilli flakes
- 1 head of garlic (top cut off)
- 1 lemon, quartered
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/4 cup | 20g fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200C | 390F.
- Wash and cube your potatoes. Add them to a saucepan and cover with water, then bring to the boil. Par-boil the potatoes for 6-8 minutes (no more than 10), then drain and steam dry for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the potatoes to your baking dish, along with the thyme, oregano, salt, pepper, and 2 tbsp olive oil, and stir them to coat them evenly.
- Roast the potatoes for 30 – 40 minutes until golden and crispy and almost cooked.
- Add the feta to the middle of the tray (I like to dip one side in the seasonings, then flip it over). Squeeze over half the lemon.
- Remove the garlic from the dish and once cooled, squeeze the garlic out of its skins and mash with the flat of your knife. Set aside.
- Put the dish back in the oven for another 15 minutes.
- Stir the garlic mixture and the juice of the other half of the lemon back into the potatoes along with your fresh basil, using a spoon to gently mix the roast potatoes with the baked feta.
- Drizzle over the honey and shredded basil.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure not to over-cook the potatoes during the par-boiling step.
- You can adjust the amount of chili flakes according to your spice preference.
- Fresh basil adds a touch of freshness; feel free to substitute with parsley if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg