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Mediterranean loaded baked potato topped with fresh herbs and toppings

Mediterranean Loaded Baked Potato

A comforting dish that combines fluffy baked russet potatoes with rich Greek Tzatziki sauce, olives, feta cheese, and fresh herbs, capturing the essence of home-cooked love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Vegetarian
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 large russet potatoes Scrubbed clean and dried.
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil Helps create a crisp skin and adds depth of flavor.
  • 1 tbsp kosher salt Essential for enhancing flavors.
  • 1 tsp black pepper Fresh-ground preferred for bold flavor.
  • 2 tsp dried oregano Carries the Mediterranean essence.
Toppings
  • 1 cup Greek Tzatziki Sauce Creamy and tangy finish.
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley Chopped for freshness.
  • 1 large tomato Diced for added freshness.
  • 1/2 cup pitted Greek olives Chopped for authentic Mediterranean flavor.
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese Salty topping that envelops each potato.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
  2. Poke holes all over the potatoes using a fork.
  3. Rub the potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt.
  4. Arrange the potatoes on a baking sheet and pop them into the oven.
  5. Bake for 1 hour or until the potatoes are soft and fork-tender.
Topping Preparation
  1. While the potatoes are baking, prepare the toppings by whisking the Greek Tzatziki sauce.
  2. Chop the fresh tomato and parsley, and crumble the feta.
Serving
  1. Remove potatoes from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes.
  2. Slice each potato open, keeping the skin intact, and scoop the flesh into a bowl.
  3. Add a drizzle of olive oil, salt, pepper, and oregano to the potato flesh and mash it.
  4. Scoop the mashed potatoes back into the skins and top with Tzatziki, olives, feta, and fresh herbs.
  5. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

You can microwave the potatoes to speed up cooking, but oven-roasting gives the best quality. Feel free to get creative with your toppings.