Description
Feta Potatoes deliver a seriously tasty Mediterranean-style side dish that brings together crumbly cheese and crispy potato goodness. Roasted with simple herbs and olive oil, these potatoes make your dinner table shine with minimal effort and maximum deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large baking potatoes
- 200g block of feta
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 1 head of garlic
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp red chili flakes
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, quartered
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ¼ cup fresh basil
Instructions
- Heat the oven precisely to 390F for perfect potato roasting.
- Cube 2 large baking potatoes into uniform 1-inch pieces.
- Submerge potato cubes in water and boil for 7 minutes until slightly tender.
- Drain potatoes completely and let steam dry for 3 minutes to remove excess moisture.
- Transfer potatoes to a large baking dish and coat with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper.
- Roast potatoes at 390F for 35 minutes, shaking the pan halfway through to ensure even browning.
- Place 200g feta block directly into the center of the potato tray, lightly pressing it into the seasonings.
- Cut the top off 1 whole garlic head and add to the baking dish.
- Continue roasting at 390F for an additional 15 minutes until feta softens and potatoes turn golden.
- Remove garlic and squeeze roasted cloves into a small bowl, mashing with a knife’s flat side.
- Squeeze juice from half a lemon over the dish and mix garlic into the potatoes.
- Sprinkle ¼ cup fresh basil leaves and drizzle 1 tablespoon honey over the entire tray.
- Garnish with remaining lemon juice and extra basil before serving immediately.
Notes
- Par-boiling the potatoes ensures a crispy exterior and creamy interior, so don’t skip this crucial step for perfect texture.
- Use a hot oven and spread potatoes in a single layer to help them crisp up evenly and prevent steaming.
- Fresh herbs make a huge difference, so opt for fresh thyme and basil instead of dried whenever possible.
- For a gluten-free version, this recipe is naturally gluten-free, but double-check your feta brand to confirm no additives.
- Prep Time: 10-13 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-55 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 636 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 1480 mg
- Fat: 39 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg