Description
Smashed Potatoes with Garlic Feta Sauce is a simple, flavorful side dish featuring crispy-edged, tender potatoes paired with a creamy, tangy garlic feta sauce. Perfect for family meals or special occasions, this recipe combines easy preparation with rich, vibrant flavors that complement a variety of main courses.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 1.5 pounds baby potatoes (small, waxy)
Garlic Feta Sauce
- 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
- 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (plus extra for drizzling)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (parsley or dill), chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt or sour cream (optional)
Seasoning
- Salt, for boiling and seasoning potatoes
- Freshly ground black pepper, for seasoning potatoes
Instructions
- Boil the Potatoes: Start by boiling the baby potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. This ensures the potatoes are soft inside, ready to be smashed without falling apart.
- Smash and Season: Drain the potatoes and let them cool slightly. Place them on a baking sheet, and gently press down with the bottom of a glass or potato masher just enough to flatten them without breaking apart. Drizzle generously with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and freshly ground pepper.
- Roast Until Crispy: Bake the smashed potatoes in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) until they turn golden and crispy on the edges, around 25-30 minutes. Keep an eye on them to avoid burning and ensure perfect crispness.
- Prepare the Garlic Feta Sauce: While the potatoes roast, blend crumbled feta cheese, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, herbs, and optionally a spoonful of Greek yogurt or sour cream until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste with salt and pepper.
- Serve Together: Once the potatoes are crispy, remove them from the oven and drizzle or dollop the garlic feta sauce on top. Garnish with extra chopped herbs for a fresh finish and serve warm.
Notes
- Use waxy potatoes to keep shape when smashing; avoid starchy varieties like Russets.
- Press the potatoes just enough to flatten, not to mash them fully.
- Roast at high heat (425°F/220°C) for a crispy crust.
- Use fresh garlic for a vibrant sauce flavor.
- Prepare the garlic feta sauce a day ahead for deeper flavor melding if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: smashed potatoes, garlic feta sauce, side dish, crispy potatoes, Mediterranean, easy recipe, family-friendly, vegetarian, gluten-free
