Description
Baked Feta Potatoes is a delicious and comforting dish featuring crispy roasted potatoes flavored with aromatic herbs and spices, topped with creamy baked feta cheese, roasted garlic, fresh basil, and a drizzle of honey for a perfect balance of savory and sweet flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 large baking potatoes
- 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 Oven: Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F) to ensure it is hot enough for roasting the potatoes to a golden, crispy finish.
- Par-boil Potatoes: Wash and cube the potatoes, then place them in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil and par-boil for 6-8 minutes (no more than 10 minutes). Drain the potatoes and steam dry them for 2-3 minutes to remove excess moisture.
- Season Potatoes: Transfer the potatoes to a baking dish. Add thyme, oregano, salt, black pepper, and olive oil. Toss gently, coating the potatoes evenly with the herbs and oil.
- Roast Potatoes: Place the baking dish in the oven and roast the potatoes for 30 to 40 minutes until they turn golden and crispy and are nearly cooked through.
- Add Feta and Lemon: Nestle the block of feta in the center of the potatoes, seasoning one side if desired by dipping it in the seasoning mix and flipping it over. Squeeze half the lemon over the feta and potatoes.
- Prepare Garlic: Remove the garlic head from the baking dish. Once cooled, squeeze the softened garlic cloves out of their skins and mash them with the flat side of a knife. Set this mashed garlic aside.
- Continue Baking: Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes to allow the feta to bake and flavors to meld.
- Mix Garlic, Lemon, and Basil: Remove the dish from the oven. Stir the mashed garlic and juice from the remaining half of the lemon back into the potatoes along with the fresh basil. Use a spoon to gently combine the ingredients with the baked feta and potatoes.
- Finish with Honey and Basil: Drizzle honey over the potatoes and sprinkle with shredded fresh basil for a touch of sweetness and fresh herbaceous flavor.
- Serve: Serve the baked feta potatoes warm and enjoy this comforting Mediterranean-inspired dish.
Notes
- Par-boiling the potatoes before roasting ensures they cook evenly and become perfectly crispy outside while staying tender inside.
- Adjust the amount of red chili flakes based on your preferred spice level.
- Using fresh herbs like basil at the end enhances the freshness and aroma of the dish.
- Honey adds a subtle sweetness that complements the tanginess of feta and lemon juice.
- This dish pairs well with a fresh green salad or grilled vegetables for a complete meal.
