This recipe combines tender potatoes with a creamy blue cheese sauce, creating a dish that is both comforting and sophisticated. Perfect for a special occasion or as a side dish for a hearty meal, these blue cheese potatoes Delmonico are sure to impress.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp butter
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a saucepan, combine the heavy cream, blue cheese, Parmesan cheese, and garlic. Cook over medium heat until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Layer the sliced potatoes in a baking dish, seasoning each layer with salt and pepper and drizzling some of the cheese sauce over each layer.
- Dot the top of the potatoes with butter and cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 45 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
- Let the potatoes rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Blue cheese is a type of cheese that is characterized by its blue or blue-green veins of mold.
The Delmonico potato is a classic American dish named after the famous Delmonico's Restaurant in New York City.