Fontina-Taleggio Fonduta with Baked Potato Chips

• Recipe by Roberto Marchetti

Melted cheese is fantastic in any form. Served in crocks, with easy, homemade chips may be its best incarnation.

Ingredients

1. 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/8 inch thick on a mandoline
2. 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3. Salt and freshly ground pepper
4. 5 ounces Fontina cheese, shredded (1 cup)
5. 5 ounces Taleggio cheese, shredded (1 cup)
6. White truffle oil, for drizzling (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 450°. Soak the potato slices in cold water for 5 minutes. Drain the slices and pat dry with paper towels.
2. Transfer the potatoes to 2 large, rimmed baking sheets and toss each batch with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Arrange the slices on the sheets side by side without overlapping and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 8 minutes, or until the potatoes begin to turn golden brown; as they brown, transfer the potato chips to a rack with a spatula.
3. Reduce the oven temperature to 350°. In a bowl, mix the shredded cheeses, then divide among individual gratin dishes. Bake the cheese for about 7 minutes, or until bubbling. Drizzle with truffle oil and serve at once with the potato chips.