Description
Quick smashed Greek potatoes with feta and rosemary are the perfect side dish to elevate any meal. This simple recipe combines crispy, tender potatoes with the creamy tang of feta cheese and the aromatic essence of rosemary. With just a few ingredients and minimal effort, you can create a dish that bursts with flavor, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or festive gatherings. In under 32 minutes, these delightful potatoes will have everyone asking for seconds. Pair them with grilled meats, toss them into salads, or enjoy them as a snack on their own—these quick smashed potatoes are versatile enough to fit any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8–12 medium roasting potatoes
- 200 g crumbled feta cheese
- 2 large cloves of garlic, sliced
- 1 small sprig of rosemary, torn
- Olive oil, for drizzling
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200C (400F). Drizzle olive oil in a large skillet or roasting tray.
- Rinse and pierce each potato all over with a knife.
- Microwave the pierced potatoes in a covered bowl for 7-12 minutes until tender.
- Transfer the cooked potatoes to the skillet and gently smash them using a potato masher.
- Season with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic slices, and rosemary. Nestle lemon wedges among the potatoes.
- Roast in the oven for about 10 minutes until golden.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta over the top and return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, squeezing fresh lemon juice over before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg