Make Loaded Potato Wedges

Loaded potato wedges make a hearty appetizer for parties or a simple, yet filling dinner. Make classic loaded pub wedges by topping crisp potato wedges with sour cream, cheddar cheese, bacon, and chives. You can even make loaded Greek potato wedges using Greek seasonings, tzatziki, feta, and red onion. Or for healthier loaded potato wedges, use sweet potatoes. Create a Greek yogurt sauce and serve the sweet potato wedges with slices of avocado and fresh herbs.

Ingredients

Loaded Pub Wedges

• 2 pounds (907 g) new potatoes, wedged
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 avocado
• 1/2 cup (115 g) sour cream
• 1 lime, juice only
• Cheddar cheese, grated
• Bacon, crispy and crumbled
• Scallions or chives

Makes 4 servings

Loaded Greek Potato Wedges

For the wedges:

• 2 large Russet (baking) potatoes, cut into wedges
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

To garnish:

• Tzatziki to drizzle
• Crumbled feta
• Red onion, chopped
• Fresh parsley, chopped
• Lemon wedges

Makes 2 servings

Healthy Loaded Sweet Potato Wedges

• 2 to 3 (400 g) large sweet potatoes
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• Coarse salt
• 1 avocado
• Fresh cilantro to garnish

For the yogurt sauce:

• 1/2 cup (150 g) Greek yogurt
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• Coarse salt and pepper, to taste

Makes 4 servings

Steps

Making Loaded Pub Wedges

1. Preheat the oven and prepare a baking sheet. Turn the oven on to 400 degrees F (200 C). Get out a baking sheet and line it with a sheet of parchment paper. This will prevent the potato wedges from sticking, but will also help them crisp up as they bake. Set the sheet aside.
2. Cut and season the potatoes. Scrub 2 pounds (907 g) of new potatoes. Carefully cut each potato into 10 to 12 wedges. Put the wedges in the bowl with your seasonings and stir to coat the wedges. You'll need to season the potatoes with:
   • 2 tablespoons olive oil
   • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
   • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
   • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3. Arrange the wedges on the baking sheet. Spread the seasoned potato wedges on the baking sheet. You can scatter them or arrange them in shingles, which will make it easier to top them evenly. Either way, the wedges should be in a single layer.
   • If the potatoes are stacked or overlapping, the wedges won't cook evenly or become crispy.
4. Bake the potato wedges for 35 to 40 minutes. Put the baking sheet in the oven and bake the seasoned wedges for 20 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and flip the wedges over. Put the sheet back in the oven and bake them for another 15 to 20 minutes. The wedges should be crisp on the edges and the centers should be soft.
5. Blend an avocado sour cream sauce. Cut one ripe avocado in half and remove the pit. Scoop the flesh into a bowl and add 1/2 cup (115 g) of sour cream. Use a potato masher to blend the avocado and sour cream. Stir in the juice of one lime and a pinch of salt. Set the sauce aside.
   • If you'd like a smoother sauce, you can blend the avocado sour cream sauce in a blender or food processor.
6. Assemble the loaded pub wedges. Take the cooked potato wedges out of the oven and arrange them close together on the baking sheet. Scatter cheddar cheese and crispy, crumbled bacon over the wedges. Return the sheet to the oven and cook the wedges for 5 to 6 minutes.
   • This will melt the cheese and make the bacon even crispier.
7. Serve the loaded pub wedges. Carefully remove the sheet from the oven and transfer the wedges to a serving plate or tray. Drizzle the avocado sour cream sauce over the wedges and sprinkle chopped scallions or chives on top. Serve the wedges right away.
   • Loaded pub wedges are best eaten immediately. Avoid storing them, since the potatoes will become soggy and the sauce shouldn't be heated.

Making Loaded Greek Potato Wedges

1. Preheat the oven and prepare a baking sheet. Turn the oven on to 425 degrees F (220 C). Get out a baking sheet and line it with a sheet of parchment paper. This will prevent the potato wedges from sticking, but will also help them crisp up as they bake. Set the sheet aside.
2. Cut and soak the potatoes in ice water. Scrub 2 large Russet (baking) potatoes and cut each one into wedges lengthwise. You should be able to get 10 to 12 long wedges from each potato. Put the potatoes in a large bowl filled with ice water. Soak the potatoes in the ice water for 30 minutes.
   • Soaking the potato wedges in ice water removes excess starch, so the potatoes crisp up more when you bake them.
3. Drain the wedges and season them. Drain the water from the potatoes and pat the wedges dry with a paper towel. Put the potatoes in a bowl along with Greek seasonings and toss them, so they're coated. You'll need:
   • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
   • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
   • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
   • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
   • Salt and pepper, to taste
   • Juice of 1/2 lemon
   • 2 tablespoons olive oil
4. Spread the wedges on a baking sheet and bake them for 30 minutes. Transfer the seasoned wedges to the prepared baking sheet and arrange them, so they're not overlapping. Put the sheet in the oven and bake the wedges for 15 minutes. Remove the pan and flip the wedges over. Return the pan to the oven and bake the wedges for another 10 to 15 minutes.
   • The potatoes should become tender in the center and crispy along the edges.
5. Garnish and serve the loaded Greek potato wedges. Remove the wedges from the oven and drizzle them with creamy tzatziki. You can also scatter crumbled feta, chopped red onion, and chopped fresh parsley over the wedges. Squeeze a little lemon juice over the wedges just before you serve them.
   • If you'd like to let your guests personalize their potato wedges, just set the garnishes out in prep bowls instead of scattering.

Making Healthy Loaded Sweet Potato Wedges

1. Preheat the oven and prepare a baking sheet. Turn the oven on to 400 degrees F (200 C). Get out a baking sheet and line it with a sheet of parchment paper. This will prevent the potato wedges from sticking, but will also help them crisp up as they bake. Set the sheet aside.
2. Cut and season the potatoes. Scrub 2 to 3 (400 g) large sweet potatoes. Carefully cut each potato into 10 to 12 wedges. Put the wedges in the bowl with your seasonings and stir to coat the wedges. You'll need to season the potatoes with:
   • 1 tablespoon olive oil
   • 1 teaspoon paprika
   • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
   • Coarse salt to taste
3. Roast the sweet potato wedges. Spread the seasoned sweet potato wedges in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Put the wedges in the oven and bake them for 35 minutes. You can flip the wedges halfway through the cooking time, so the wedges roast evenly.
4. Combine the yogurt sauce. Measure 1/2 cup (150 g) of Greek yogurt, 2 cloves of minced garlic, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, the juice of 1/2 lemon, 1/2 teaspoon of cumin, and coarse salt and pepper, to taste. Stir the ingredients together, so the yogurt sauce is smooth.
5. Serve the healthy loaded sweet potato wedges. Take the sweet potato wedges out of the oven and place them on a serving tray or plates. Drizzle the wedges with the yogurt sauce. Slice one ripe avocado and scatter slices over the potatoes. Chop some fresh cilantro and garnish the wedges with the herbs right before you serve them.
   • If you'd like to let your guests personalize their potato wedges, just set the garnishes out in prep bowls instead of scattering.

Things You'll Need

• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Digital scale
• Knife and cutting board
• Mixing bowls
• Paper towels
• Spoon
• Serving trays or plates
• Potato masher
• Blender or small food processor, optional

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