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Crisp Potatoes with Gorgonzola

Crisp Potatoes with Gorgonzola

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Servings

16 Servings

Ingredients

  • Gorgonzola sauce see below
  • 12 oz. Gorgonzola cheese crumbled
  • 1/3 c Chopped chives
  • 3 T Cracked pepperGorgonzola Sauce:
  • 6 lbs. Whole butter
  • 1-1/2 lbs. Flour
  • 2 gallons Whipping cream
  • 12 oz. Gorgonzola cheese crumbled

Instructions

Preparation

  • 1 Deep fry French Fries at 350°F.-360°F. until very crisp.2  Place 10 oz. cooked and drained fries (approximately 16 oz. uncooked) on serving plate and drizzle with 3 oz. Gorgonzola Sauce.3 Garnish with 3/4 oz. crumbled Gorgonzola cheese, 1 t. chopped pepper. Serve immediately. (Sauce can be served on the side as pictured.)4 Gorgonzola Sauce:5 Melt butter slowly in large saucepan.6 Gradually whisk in flour to make roux. Cook for 4-5 minutes over low heat.7 Whisk in cream, blending until roux is incorporated into the cream. Heat to 170°F.8 Combine 1 quart of sauce with 12 oz. Gorgonzola cheese, reserving remaining sauce. (remaining sauce should be chilled in ice bath, then refrigerated for later use.)9 Blend together and heat to 170°F. Keep sauce warm until ready for use.
  • Source: Idaho Potato Commission