Seared Russian Banana Idaho® Fingerlings with Gorgonzola Cream Dip

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Russian banana Idaho Fingerlings quartered
• 1 T Butter
• ½ t Olive oil
• ½ Shallot, chopped
• 2 Cloves garlic, chopped

• 1 cup Crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
• 1 cup Sour cream
• ½ cup Heavy whipping cream
• ¼ pound Cream cheese, room temperature
• 1½ t Lemon zest
• 1 T Fresh lemon juice
• 2 Cloves garlic, chopped
• To taste Salt and pepper

Directions

1. Place the potatoes in a large saucepan with water to cover
2. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce to medium and cover. Let simmer until potatoes are tender.
3. In a large skillet over medium high heat add butter and olive oil, add garlic and shallots sauté until tender.
4. Add fingerlings and sauté until a bit seared.
5. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

1. In a food processor add sour cream, cream, and cream cheese.
2. Pulse until mixed together well; add lemon, lemon zest, garlic, season to taste with salt and pepper.
3. Place in a large bowl and stir in Gorgonzola.