Description
A comforting recipe for smashed potatoes topped with creamy feta and fresh herbs, capturing the essence of home cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold or Red potatoes
- 1 cup fresh feta cheese
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh dill or parsley, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- In a large pot, cover the potatoes with water and add a generous pinch of salt. Boil for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Drain the potatoes and let them cool for a few minutes.
- Gently press each potato with a fork or the bottom of a glass until smashed but still holding their shape.
- Drizzle olive oil over the smashed potatoes and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add minced garlic and fresh herbs if using.
- Spread the potatoes on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, until crispy and golden.
- Five minutes before they are done, crumble fresh feta over the potatoes and return to the oven to melt slightly.
- Remove from the oven and finish with a drizzle of fresh lemon juice. Enjoy!
Notes
For an extra kick, mix red pepper flakes into the olive oil before drizzling over the potatoes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Greek potatoes, smashed potatoes, feta cheese, comfort food, side dish