Description
A heartwarming dish of crispy smashed potatoes drizzled with olive oil and topped with crumbled feta, embodying the flavors of Greece.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold or red potatoes
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (oregano, dill, or parsley)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain and cool the potatoes slightly.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Smash each potato with a fork or potato masher, creating a rustic look.
- Drizzle olive oil over the smashed potatoes and season with garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Roast the potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment for 20-25 minutes until golden and crispy.
- In the last 5 minutes of roasting, sprinkle feta on top to soften and melt.
- Remove from the oven, drizzle with lemon juice, and toss in fresh herbs.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Be careful not to over-smash the potatoes to retain some texture. Switching the oven to broil in the last minute can achieve extra crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: smashed potatoes, feta cheese, Greek cuisine, comfort food