Crispy Oregano Roasted Potatoes with Creamy Feta Sauce
Crispy Oregano Roasted Potatoes with Creamy Feta Sauce is a tantalizing dish that transforms simple baby potatoes into a flavor-packed sensation. The crispy exterior and tender interior of the potatoes are perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a dinner party or preparing a cozy family meal. Paired with a rich and creamy feta sauce, this recipe will delight your taste buds and impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds mixed baby potatoes, halved or quartered if large
- 1 lemon, quartered
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1/4 cup fresh oregano, chopped
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup mixed chopped herbs, basil, dill, or parsley
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1–2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- Chili flakes
- 8 ounces feta cheese
- 3 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 2–4 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F.
- Toss halved baby potatoes, quartered lemons, smashed garlic, and chopped oregano on a baking sheet with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Roast for 20 minutes; then remove charred lemons and garlic and return the pan for another 20-25 minutes until crispy.
- For the herb oil: Mash roasted garlic with lemon and mix with olive oil, chopped herbs, honey, salt, pepper, and chili flakes.
- Blend feta cheese with cream cheese and lemon juice until creamy.
- Serve the crispy potatoes topped with herb oil over a swirl of creamy feta sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg