Step 1

In a 13×9 pan lightly greased with olive oil, slice up your red potatoes (skin-on) and layer them accordion style.  Sprinkle the potatoes with ¼ tsp. salt and pepper and bake the potatoes (uncovered) in a preheated 450˚ F oven for 15 minutes.

Step 2

While the potatoes are baking, combine all remaining ingredients into a blender, including the remaining 1/4 tsp. salt and only 1/3 cup of cheese. (The remaining 2/3 cup cheese will be used for our topping) Blend it all until pureed.

Step 3

When the timer goes off, pour the cream sauce over the potatoes and bake for an additional 10 minutes.

Step 4

Top the potatoes with the reserved 2/3 cup cheese and bake for a final 5 minutes.  Garnish with fresh cut chives (optional) and allow the potatoes to cool for 10 minutes before serving. The sauce will thicken up.