Crispy Oregano Roasted Potatoes with Creamy Feta Sauce
Simple Crispy Oregano Roasted Potatoes with Creamy Feta Sauce. Each little potato wedge is perfect when scooped up with a bit of creamy cheese. The secret is to roast the potatoes with lemon, garlic, and oregano. Then place them over a bed of creamy feta. Finish the plate off with a dusting of paprika and chili flakes. Delicious as either an appetizer or a side dish. These are the potatoes that everyone will beg you to make again!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 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 plus 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 1/2 cup mixed chopped herbs basil, dill, or parsley
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1-2 tablespoons sesame seeds
Feta:
- 8 ounces feta cheese
- 3 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
- 2-4 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- chili flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425° F.
- On a baking sheet, toss the potatoes, lemon wedges, garlic cloves, and oregano with 1/4 cup olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Roast for 20 minutes, or until tender.
- Remove the potatoes from the oven. Remove the charred lemon and garlic from the baking sheet. Return the pan to the oven for 20-25 minutes more, until crispy.
- To make the herb oil. Finely chop 1-2 roasted lemon wedges – rind and all, discarding any seeds. Chop/mash the garlic into a paste. Add the lemon and garlic to a bowl. Add 1/3 cup olive oil, the mixed herbs, and the honey. Season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes.
- To make the feta sauce. Combine the feta, cream cheese, and lemon juice in a blender and blend until creamy. If desired, thin with additional lemon juice.
- Grab the potatoes from the oven and toss with half the herb oil and the sesame seeds. Swirl the feta onto a large serving plate, then arrange the potatoes over the feta. Drizzle over the remaining herb oil and sprinkle everything with paprika, chili flakes, and sea salt. Eat warm.
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