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Baked Feta Potatoes

Delightful roasted potatoes filled with creamy feta cheese, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 large Russet potatoes Choose firm potatoes for the best texture.
  • 200 grams feta cheese Opt for creamy, high-quality feta.
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil Enhances flavor and aids in achieving crispy skin.
  • 2 cloves garlic Minced for depth of flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons fresh herbs Use rosemary or thyme for aromatic touch.
  • to taste salt Essential for enhancing flavors.
  • to taste pepper Essential for enhancing flavors.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Wash and scrub the potatoes thoroughly. Pat them dry.
  3. Pierce each potato several times with a fork.
  4. Rub the potatoes with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Baking Potatoes
  1. Place them on the oven rack or a baking sheet and bake for about 30 minutes, or until fork-tender.
Feta Mixture
  1. While the potatoes are baking, combine crumbled feta, minced garlic, chopped herbs, and a splash of olive oil in a bowl.
  2. Mix until smooth.
Final Baking
  1. Remove potatoes from the oven and let cool slightly. Carefully slice them open.
  2. Spoon the feta mixture generously into each potato.
  3. Return the stuffed potatoes to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the feta is golden and bubbly.

Notes

Feel free to customize with roasted cherry tomatoes, crushed red pepper flakes, or crispy bacon bits. Perfect as a side dish or center of the meal.