Crispy Cottage Fries with Gorgonzola Cheese

By davidv

Ingredients

• 4 - 5 medium potatoes (red potatoes work well, but any will do)
• 1 medium onion (optional)
• Vegetable oil (enough to fill a large skillet about an inch deep)
• Kosher salt
• Pepper
• 1/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from qvc.co

Preparation

Step 1

Heat the oil until hot in the large skillet. Carefully drop the potato and onion slices into the oil one at a time to prevent them from sticking together. Fry them fast; separate and turn the slices often. The potatoes (and onion) are ready when they're crisp and golden brown. Remove the cooked slices to allow more room in the skillet.

Drain well on paper towels. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Sprinkle with crumbled Gorgonzola cheese on the fries while they're still hot.

*For less crispy potatoes, make thicker slices and reduce the cooking time.