Description
Roasted Potatoes with Baked Feta and Garlic is a crispy, creamy, flavor-packed side dish made with golden roasted potatoes, warm baked feta, sweet roasted garlic, fresh herbs, lemon, and a drizzle of honey. This easy one-pan recipe delivers the perfect balance of savory, tangy, and slightly sweet in every bite.
Ingredients
1–2 large baking potatoes, washed and cubed
7 oz (200 g) block feta cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 head garlic, top sliced off
1 lemon, quartered
1 tablespoon honey
¼ cup (20 g) fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
1. Preheat and Prepare:
Preheat oven to 390°F (200°C). Wash and cube potatoes. Add to a baking dish.
2. Season the Potatoes:
Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over potatoes. Sprinkle with thyme, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
3. Add Feta and Garlic:
Place the block of feta in the center of the dish. Press one side into the seasoned potatoes, then flip. Add garlic head and half the lemon wedges. Drizzle remaining olive oil over everything.
4. Roast:
Bake for 45–55 minutes, until potatoes are golden and crispy. If garlic browns too quickly, remove it around 35 minutes.
5. Mash and Mix:
Squeeze softened garlic cloves from skins and mash into a paste. Add garlic paste, juice from remaining lemon wedges, and chopped basil to the dish. Gently mix to combine.
6. Finish and Serve:
Drizzle honey over the top and garnish with extra basil. Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, spread potatoes in a single layer.
- Yukon Gold potatoes work beautifully as a substitute.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Reheat in oven or air fryer for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (¼ of recipe)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg