Description
Creamy yet crispy Greek Smashed Potatoes topped with tangy feta cheese and fresh herbs, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup high-quality extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary or thyme, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes in a large pot of salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot; gently smash them with a potato masher.
- Season the smashed potatoes with olive oil, minced garlic, fresh herbs, salt, and pepper. Squeeze in the lemon juice.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and top with crumbled feta.
- Bake at 425°F (220°C) for about 20-25 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.
- Finish by sprinkling more fresh herbs on top before serving.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For a dairy-free version, try nutritional yeast instead of feta. Use Yukon Gold or red potatoes for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Greek potatoes, smashed potatoes, feta cheese, easy side dish, vegetarian recipe