Ingredients

  • 2 pounds medium Yukon Gold potatoes, each cut into 8 wedges
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chipotle powder*
  • 2 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 2/3 cup creme fraiche or sour cream
  • 4 teaspoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • Lime wedges

Method

  • Position rack in bottom third of oven and preheat to 400F.
  • Toss potatoes and oil in bowl to coat.
  • Transfer to large baking sheet, one cut side down.
  • Roast 15 minutes.
  • Turn potatoes to expose other cut side.
  • Roast until golden brown and tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Sprinkle potatoes with 1 teaspoon chipotle powder, garlic, salt, and pepper; toss to coat.
  • Turn potatoes skin side down.
  • Roast 10 minutes longer.
  • Meanwhile, stir creme fraiche, lime juice, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder in medium bowl to blend.
  • Season chipotle cream with salt and pepper.
  • Arrange potatoes on platter.
  • Sprinkle with cilantro.
  • Serve, passing chipotle cream and lime wedges separately.
  • Available at Latin American markets and some supermarkets.