Roasted Baby Potatoes With Creme Fraiche, Bacon, And Chives - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb baby red potatoes, unpeeled, scrubbed, halved
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, minced
nonstick vegetable cooking spray
3 slices bacon, coarsely chopped
3/4 cup creme fraiche or 3/4 cup sour cream
chopped fresh chives

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400\u00b0F Toss potatoes, olive oil, and rosemary in large bowl to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss again.
Coat large rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray. Transfer potatoes, cut side down, to prepared sheet. Roast until brown on bottom, about 15 minutes. Using metal spatula, turn potatoes over and roast until tender, 5 to 10 minutes longer. DO AHEAD Can be made 4 hours ahead. Let stand on sheet at room temperature. Rewarm in 400\u00b0F oven 5 minutes before continuing.
Cook bacon in medium skillet over medium heat until crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain.
Place potatoes, cut side up, on platter (slice off rounded end to make flat, if necessary). Top each with dollop of creme fraiche, then bacon and chopped chives. Serve warm or at room temperature.