Baked Feta Potatoes
A comforting dish featuring roasted potatoes with creamy feta cheese, garlic, and fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large baking potatoes (Russet or Idaho)
- 200g block of feta cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 head of garlic (top cut off)
- 1 lemon (quartered)
- 1 tbsp honey
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Drizzle a tablespoon of olive oil on a baking sheet.
- Pat the potatoes dry and poke them with a fork.
- Rub the potatoes with olive oil, thyme, and oregano.
- Place the potatoes on the baking sheet with garlic and lemon.
- Roast for 45-50 minutes or until fork-tender.
- Add feta cheese after 30 minutes and drizzle honey.
- Return to oven for an additional 15-20 minutes.
- Garnish with mashed roasted garlic, feta, and serve with fresh basil.
Notes
Keep an eye on the feta during the last few minutes to prevent over-browning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: baked feta potatoes, comfort food, Mediterranean recipe, vegetarian dish, easy dinner