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Baked Feta Potatoes with Roasted Garlic, Lemon, and Basil Recipe

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A flavorful and comforting recipe featuring golden roasted potatoes baked with creamy feta cheese, infused with aromatic herbs, roasted garlic, fresh basil, and a touch of honey and lemon for a perfectly balanced dish.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Potatoes

  • 2 large baking potatoes

Feta and Seasonings

  • 1 (200g) block of feta cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes

Other Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 head of garlic (top cut off)
  • 1 lemon, halved
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/4 cup (20g) fresh basil, shredded

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 200°C (390°F) to prepare for roasting the potatoes and garlic.
  2. Par-boil the potatoes: Wash and cut the potatoes into cubes. Place them in a saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Par-boil for 6-8 minutes, ensuring not to exceed 10 minutes to keep them firm. Drain the water and let the potatoes steam dry for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Season the potatoes: Transfer the par-boiled potatoes to a baking dish. Add dried thyme, oregano, salt, pepper, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Toss the potatoes thoroughly to coat them evenly with the seasonings and oil.
  4. Prepare the garlic: Drizzle olive oil over the garlic head, wrap it in foil, and place it in the baking dish alongside the potatoes.
  5. Roast potatoes and garlic: Place the baking dish in the oven and roast for 30-40 minutes until the potatoes are golden, crispy, and almost cooked through.
  6. Add the feta and lemon: Remove the baking dish from the oven and carefully take out the garlic. Position the block of feta in the center of the dish, seasoning one side before flipping it over if desired. Squeeze half of the lemon juice over the feta and potatoes.
  7. Continue baking: Return the dish to the oven and bake for another 15 minutes, allowing the feta to soften and absorb flavors.
  8. Prepare roasted garlic paste: Once cooled, squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins and mash with the flat side of a knife until smooth.
  9. Mix flavors: Stir the roasted garlic paste (using all or 1-2 teaspoons for a milder garlic taste) and the juice from the remaining half of the lemon back into the potato-feta mixture. Add the fresh shredded basil and gently mix to combine.
  10. Finish and serve: Drizzle the honey evenly over the potatoes, sprinkle with red chili flakes and additional shredded basil if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy the harmonious blend of creamy, zesty, and aromatic flavors.

Notes

  • Par-boiling the potatoes helps achieve a crispy exterior while keeping the inside tender.
  • Adjust the amount of red chili flakes to control spiciness according to your preference.
  • The honey balances the saltiness of the feta with a subtle sweetness.
  • Fresh basil adds a refreshing herbal note; dried basil can be used if fresh is unavailable.
  • For a milder garlic flavor, use only 1-2 teaspoons of roasted garlic paste instead of the whole head.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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