New Potatoes with Three-Cheese Fondue

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Makes about 80 potato pieces for dipping

Three-Cheese Fondue

 

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons whipping cream
  • 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 2 ounces)
  • 1/2 cup (packed) grated Gruyère cheese (about 1 1/2 ounces)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; sauté until soft, about 4 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Add cream, cream cheese, Parmesan, and Gruyère. Whisk until smooth, about 3 minutes. Stir in nutmeg. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.

New Potatoes

  • 2 pounds unpeeled large red-skinned potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Combine potatoes, 6 cups water, and salt in large saucepan. Bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and cook until potatoes are just tender when pierced with skewer, about 6 minutes. Drain. Transfer potatoes to bowl. Add olive oil and parsley; toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper.