Baked Feta Potatoes 

These Baked Feta Potatoes are a mouthwatering twist on the viral baked feta pasta trend, turning tender potato cubes into a rich, creamy, and flavorful side dish. Par‑boiled and roasted for crispy exteriors, the potatoes are baked alongside a block of feta, garlic, herbs, and a squeeze of lemon, creating a luscious, savory coating. The addition of fresh basil, honey, and roasted garlic brings brightness and balance to this indulgent dish. Ready in about 55 minutes, this one‑pan recipe makes a perfect complement to salads, BBQs, or simple dinners—yet rich enough to stand on its own. 

Ingredients

• 2 large baking potatoes
  
  

• 1 (200 g) block feta cheese
  
  

• 2 tbsp olive oil
  
  

• 1 tsp dried thyme
  
  

• 1 tsp dried oregano
  
  

• 1 tsp salt
  
  

• 1 tsp black pepper
  
  

• ½ tsp red chilli flakes
  
  

• 1 head of garlic (top sliced off)
  
  

• 1 lemon, quartered
  
  

• 1 tbsp honey
  
  

• ¼ cup (20 g) fresh basil 

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 200 °C (390 °F). Wash and cube the potatoes, then par-boil them for 6–8 minutes (no more than 10). Drain and let steam dry for 2–3 minutes.
   
   

2. Toss the potatoes in a baking dish with olive oil, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Spread them evenly.
   
   

3. Roast for 30–40 minutes, until golden and almost cooked through.
   
   

4. Nestle the block of feta into the center of the potatoes. Squeeze over juice from half the lemon. Remove the garlic from the dish but reserve it. Return to the oven for 15 minutes.
   
   

5. Once cooled slightly, squeeze the garlic from its skins and mash it with the flat of a knife.
   
   

6. Stir the mashed garlic, juice of the other lemon half, fresh basil, and honey into the potatoes and feta. Gently toss to coat.
   
   

7. Serve warm, optionally garnished with extra basil or a squeeze of lemon juice.
   
   

Nutrients

(per serving; yields 4 servings)

• Calories: 374 kcal
  
  

• Total Fat: 18 g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: 9 g
  
  

• Trans Fat: 0 g
  
  

• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  
  

• Cholesterol: 45 mg
  
  

• Sodium: 1,063 mg
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 44 g
  
  

• Fiber: 5 g
  
  

• Sugar: 9 g
  
  

• Protein: 12 g