Description
Roasted Potatoes with Baked Feta and Garlic is a delicious and flavorful dish that combines crispy potatoes, creamy feta cheese, roasted garlic, and zesty lemon. This easy recipe is perfect for a cozy dinner or as a side dish for a gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 1–2 large baking potatoes, washed and cubed
Feta and Seasonings:
- 7 oz (200 g) block of feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Garlic and Additional:
- 1 head of garlic, top sliced off
- 1 lemon, quartered
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ¼ cup (20 g) fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 390°F (200°C). Cube the potatoes and place them in a baking dish.
- Season the Potatoes: Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the potatoes. Season with thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Add the Feta and Garlic: Place feta in the center of the dish. Add garlic and lemon wedges. Drizzle remaining olive oil.
- Bake to Perfection: Roast for 45-55 minutes until golden. Remove garlic if browning too much.
- Mash and Mix: Squeeze garlic cloves out of skins. Mash into a paste. Add to dish with lemon juice and basil. Mix gently.
- Finishing Touch: Drizzle honey over the top. Sprinkle with basil.
- Serve and Enjoy:
Notes
- For crispier potatoes, soak in cold water for 30 minutes before cubing.
- Variation: Add cherry tomatoes halfway through baking for a colorful twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-55 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Roasted Potatoes, Baked Feta, Garlic, Lemon, Basil
