Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Whipped Feta and Hot Honey
Deliciously crispy smashed potatoes topped with creamy whipped feta and a drizzle of hot honey, making for a perfect appetizer or side dish.
Equipment
- baking sheet
- Pot
- Food processor
- small saucepan
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 1.5 lbs baby potatoes
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 8 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Place potatoes in a pot, cover with water, bring to a boil, and cook for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and let cool slightly.
- On a baking sheet, toss potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Use a flat object to gently smash each potato until flattened but still intact.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and golden brown.
- While potatoes bake, combine feta, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and minced garlic in a food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- In a small saucepan, warm honey over low heat. Stir in red pepper flakes and let infuse for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Spread whipped feta on a serving plate. Top with crispy smashed potatoes, drizzle with hot honey, and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 7gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 4gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg
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