Potatoes Pontalba Recipe

Indulge in the creamy, dreamy goodness of Potatoes Pontalba! This irresistible recipe combines perfectly cooked potatoes with a rich blue cheese sauce, crispy bacon, and fresh parsley. A simple yet elegant side dish or light meal, perfect for a weeknight dinner or special occasion. Get ready to be amazed by the explosion of flavors!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 400.8 kcal
Protein 17g
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Ingredients for Potatoes Pontalba

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How to Make Potatoes Pontalba

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Boil the cubed potatoes in salted water for 15 minutes, or until tender. Drain well.
  3. While potatoes are cooking, cook bacon until crispy. Remove from pan and crumble. Set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, gently toss the cooked potatoes with 2 tablespoons of butter and the sliced green onions.
  5. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the heavy cream and flour until smooth.
  6. Add the crumbled blue cheese, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using) to the saucepan.
  7. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, for 3-5 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
  8. Pour the creamy blue cheese sauce over the potatoes and toss gently to coat evenly.
  9. Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter.
  10. Sprinkle with the crumbled bacon and chopped parsley.
  11. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

19 g

Sugar

6g

Fat

72g

Carbs

9g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Potatoes Pontalba?

Potatoes Pontalba takes about 90 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 75 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Potatoes Pontalba?

Potatoes Pontalba has approximately 400.8 calories per serving, with about 17 g protein, 9 g carbohydrates and 43 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Potatoes Pontalba?

The key ingredients for Potatoes Pontalba are New Potatoes, Butter, Green Onion, Heavy Cream, Flour, Blue Cheese. See the full list with measurements above.

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