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Crispy Oregano Roasted Potatoes with Whipped Feta Cream & Herbed Chili Oil

Golden, crispy oregano roasted potatoes layered over a silky whipped feta cream and finished with a vibrant garlic-lime herb chili oil. This elevated yet easy potato recipe works beautifully as a side dish or a light, satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crispy oregano roasted potatoes:
  • 2 pounds red potatoes quartered
  • 1 lime quartered
  • 3 garlic cloves smashed
  • 1/2 cup fresh oregano finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Red pepper flakes to taste
For the whipped feta cream:
  • 8 oz feta cheese
  • 2 oz cream cheese softened
  • Juice of 1/2 lime
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
For the herbed chili oil:
  • Roasted lime wedges and garlic from the pan
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup mixed fresh herbs parsley, basil, or both, finely chopped
  • Red pepper flakes to taste
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

Roast the potatoes
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. On a large baking sheet, combine the potatoes, lime wedges, smashed garlic, and chopped fresh oregano. Drizzle with olive oil and season with smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Toss well to coat evenly and spread into a single layer.
  3. Roast for 20 minutes.
Crisp them up
  1. Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Take out the roasted lime wedges and garlic cloves. Finely chop both and set aside for the herb oil.
  2. Return the potatoes to the oven and roast for another 20 minutes, or until deeply golden and crispy on the edges.
Make the whipped feta cream
  1. In a food processor or blender, combine the feta cheese, cream cheese, lime juice, and smoked paprika. Blend until smooth.
  2. With the motor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the mixture becomes creamy and spreadable. Scrape down the sides as needed.
Prepare the herbed chili oil
  1. In a small bowl, combine the chopped roasted lime and garlic with olive oil, fresh herbs, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
Assemble
  1. Spread the whipped feta cream onto a large serving plate or shallow bowl.
  2. Arrange the crispy roasted potatoes on top.
  3. Drizzle generously with the herbed chili oil.
Serve
  1. Serve immediately while the potatoes are hot and crispy.

Notes

  • For the crispiest potatoes, make sure they are spread out in a single layer without overcrowding the pan.
  • If your feta is very salty, you may not need much additional salt in the whipped feta.
  • Let the whipped feta sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes before serving for the best texture.
  • Reheat leftovers in the oven at 400°F to bring back crispiness - avoid the microwave.

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