Roasted Potatoes with Baked Feta and Garlic Recipe
A delicious and easy recipe for Roasted Potatoes with Baked Feta and Garlic. This dish combines crispy roasted potatoes with creamy feta cheese, roasted garlic, and fresh herbs for a flavorful and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting, Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Potatoes:
1-2 large baking potatoes, washed and cubed
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
7 oz (200 g) block of feta cheese
1 head of garlic, top sliced off
1 lemon, quartered
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 cup (20 g) fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 390°F (200°C). Wash and cube potatoes, place in a baking dish.
- Season the Potatoes: Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over potatoes. Sprinkle with thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Add the Feta and Garlic: Place feta in the center of the dish. Press one side into seasonings on potatoes. Add garlic and lemon wedges. Drizzle remaining olive oil.
- Bake to Perfection: Roast for 45-55 minutes until potatoes are crispy. Remove garlic if browning too much.
- Mash and Mix: Squeeze roasted garlic cloves out of skins. Mash into a paste. Add garlic paste, lemon juice, and basil to the dish. Mix gently.
- Finishing Touch: Drizzle honey over the top and sprinkle with fresh basil.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Roasted Potatoes, Baked Feta, Garlic, Easy Recipe, Mediterranean Cuisine
