Roasted Potatoes with Warm Blue Cheese Sauce
Crispy roasted potatoes paired with a rich, creamy warm blue cheese sauce. This dish works perfectly as a side for steak, chicken, or as a flavorful appetizer.
⏱️ Prep & Cook Time
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
Total Time: 45–50 minutes
Servings: 4
🥘 Ingredients
For the Roasted Potatoes
700 g (1½ lb) baby potatoes, halved
3 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp dried thyme or rosemary
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
For the Warm Blue Cheese Sauce
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
100 g (3½ oz) blue cheese, crumbled
¼ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
1 tsp lemon juice (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Potatoes
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
Wash and halve the baby potatoes.
In a bowl, toss potatoes with:
olive oil
garlic
paprika
salt
pepper
thyme or rosemary.
Step 2: Roast the Potatoes
Spread potatoes on a lined baking sheet in a single layer.
Roast for 35–40 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
Step 3: Make the Blue Cheese Sauce
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux.
Slowly whisk in milk to avoid lumps.
Cook for 3–4 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Add crumbled blue cheese and stir until melted.
Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice if desired.
Step 4: Serve
Transfer roasted potatoes to a serving dish.
Drizzle or serve with warm blue cheese sauce.
Sprinkle with fresh parsley.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
These potatoes pair well with:
Grilled steak
Roasted chicken
Burgers
Fresh green salad
❓ Q&A
Can I use another type of potato?
Yes. Yukon Gold or red potatoes work great for roasting.
What if I don’t like strong blue cheese?
You can mix the blue cheese with cream cheese or mozzarella to soften the flavor.
Can I make the sauce ahead of time?
Yes. Prepare the sauce and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Reheat gently while stirring.
How do I make the potatoes extra crispy?
Do not overcrowd the baking sheet.
Roast at high heat (200°C / 400°F).
Flip potatoes halfway through cooking.
Can I make this recipe without flour?
Yes. Simmer cream and blue cheese together instead of making a roux.
Can leftovers be reheated?
Yes. Reheat potatoes in the oven or air fryer to keep them crispy, and warm the sauce separately.
✅ Tip: Add crispy bacon bits or caramelized onions on top for an even richer flavor.
