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Crispy Smashed Potatoes Recipe (with Whipped Feta).
Crispy oven-roasted smashed potatoes are boiled, pressed flat, and baked until crunchy. They are served over a base of smooth lemon garlic whipped feta, making this an easy holiday side dish that pairs hot potatoes with a cool dip.
👥 8 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 40 min👤 Karina Carrel📖 cafedelites
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- pot
- colander
- baking sheet
- pan
- blender
- food processor
📝 Preparation Steps
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Boil & Steam-Dry (The Secret to Crispiness):
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Place potatoes in a large pot of generously salted cold water. Bring to a boil and cook until very tender (about ⏱️ 20-25 mins). A fork should slide out easily.
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Drain the potatoes and leave them in the colander for ⏱️ 5 minutes.
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Smash & Roast:
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Generously coat a large metal baking sheet with olive oil and sprinkle with a little coarse salt.
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Place potatoes on a large baking sheet, leaving at least an inch of space between them so they do not steam in their own heat.
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Using the bottom of a heavy glass (grease it slightly), gently press down on each potato until it flattens but stays intact.
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Drizzle the smashed potatoes generously with more olive oil. Sprinkle evenly with salt, pepper, and fresh thyme.
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Roast for ⏱️ 30-40 minutes. Do not flip. We want the bottom to fry in the oil against the metal pan. They are done when deep golden brown and audibly crispy.
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Whip the Feta:
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While potatoes roast, combine feta, Greek yogurt, grated garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil in a food processor (a blender works, but a processor is better for texture).
Garlic (grated (zest it with a microplane so there are no chunks).)1 cloveLemon Juice1 tbsp
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Blitz for ⏱️ 2-3 minutes until completely smooth and fluffy. If it's too thick, add 1 tsp of water at a time. It should look like thick frosting.
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The Assembly:
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Swoosh the whipped feta across a large serving platter.
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Transfer the hot, crispy smashed potatoes directly from the pan and arrange them right on top of the whipped feta.
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Top with lemon zest, fresh dill, and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
lemon zest1Red pepper flakes (for color.)
Nutrition Facts
calories
278 kcal
fat Content
18 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
3 g
sugar Content
1 g
sodium Content
630 mg
protein Content
8 g
trans Fat Content
0.001 g
cholesterol Content
26 mg
carbohydrate Content
22 g
saturated Fat Content
5 g
unsaturated Fat Content
11 g
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