Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Whipped Feta and Hot Honey Drizzle
Crispy smashed potatoes topped with creamy whipped feta and finished with a sweet and spicy hot honey drizzle. This dish delivers a perfect balance of textures and bold flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) baby potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup (200 g) feta cheese
- 1/4 cup (60 g) Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- fresh parsley or dill
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Boil baby potatoes in salted water for 15–20 minutes until fork-tender.
- Drain and let potatoes cool slightly.
- Place potatoes on the baking sheet and gently smash each one.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
- Roast for 25–30 minutes until crispy and golden.
- Blend feta cheese, Greek yogurt, and olive oil until smooth to make whipped feta.
- Warm honey and mix with chili flakes to create hot honey.
- Spread whipped feta on a serving plate and top with crispy potatoes.
- Drizzle with hot honey and garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
- Add roasted garlic to the whipped feta for extra flavor.
- Adjust chili flakes to control spice level.
- Mix herbs like thyme or rosemary into the potatoes before roasting.
- Reheat potatoes in the oven to maintain crispiness.
- Use plant-based feta and yogurt for a vegan version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
