Radek Tesár 10. 4. 2025 clock 3 minutes video
Are you tired of ordinary baked potatoes and do you want to experiment? Are you lovers of Mediterranean cuisine? If so, we have a great tip for you. Baked potatoes with feta cheese. This simple but tasty recipe will bring you a refreshing change and combine the delicious taste of potatoes with a feta.
Potatoes are one of the most versatile ingredients that can be prepared in countless ways. From baked, cooked, steamed to fries or porridge. Although potatoes are not so popular in southern Europe, their taste combines perfectly with local ingredients and can create unique and interesting combinations. One such inspirational variations are baked potatoes with FETA cheese and lemon, which combine traditional ingredients with a refreshing and distinctive touch of Mediterranean cuisine. Let’s see how to prepare this tasty dish.
YouTube video on how to prepare baked potatoes with FETA cheese at home can be found on the Labelessnutrition channel:
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Recipe for baked potatoes with feta cheese
Yellow potatoes are best suited for this recipe, which have a great texture and are beautifully crunchy after baking. You do not have to peel the potatoes if you like the peel, but if you prefer potatoes peeled, feel free to do it. You also need feta cheese. If you are vegani, make sure the selected cheese is suitable for you because not all brands offer it. You will also need garlic, lemon and olive oil for flavoring.
First wash the potatoes well, remove any dirt and cut them into cubes. Then place them in a baking bowl, add olive oil, spices (oregano, thyme, salt and pepper) and mix everything to cover the potatoes evenly. Put the feta cheese in the center of the bowl, add the sliced lemon and the whole garlic clove. Finally, sprinkle everything with a little olive oil. Bake in the oven for about 45 to 55 minutes until the potatoes are soft and crunchy.
After about 25 minutes of baking, remove the garlic and allow it to cool for a while. Then peel it and crush it on the cutting board. As soon as the potatoes run out in the oven, gently crush the feta cheese using the wooden spoon, add the crushed garlic and fresh basil. Mix everything gently, sprinkle with fresh lemon juice and serve to taste. These potatoes are perfect for light salads or as a side dish to the main course.
Variation and storage
You can easily adjust this recipe to your taste. If you do not like Feta cheese, you can simply crush it after baking and sprinkle it. If you want to give potatoes more interesting taste, try add dried tomatoes or cherry tomatoes. You can also add olives, red onion or crispy chickpeas, which you can easily prepare in a hot air fryer.
If you have any potatoes left, just store them in a closable container and put it in the fridge, where it lasts up to 5 days. You can eat both warm and cold so baked potatoes, so you can enjoy it as a refreshing potato salad. This recipe is certainly a pleasant change from conventional baked potatoes and we are sure that you will be interested in its fresh taste and smell. So, are your saliva converge?
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