posted by lj 07-23-98 10:52 AM 
 
Roasted Potato Salad with Rosemary and Asiago Cheese
 "Pamela Morgan's Flavors" Viking  
3 pounds red skinned new potatoes, scrubbed and patted dry 
3 TBS. olive oil 
1 tsp. salt 
freshly ground black pepper 
1 TBS. finely chopped fresh rosemary 
1/3 cup asiago cheese 
Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees. 
Quarter the larger potatoes; halve smaller ones.  In a large bowl, toss the potatoes with the oil and add salt and a generous grinding of pepper and toss again.
Transfer to a large jelly-roll pan for shallow roaster that will hold them more or less in a single layer.  
 
Roast potatoes, stirring them occasionally, until they are crisply browned and tender,about 1 hour.  Remove from the oven and cool slightly.  
 
Transfer to a large bowl and add the rosemary and toss. 
Cool completely and add the asiago and toss again.
Serve at room temperture, preferably the same day the potatoes are roasted. 
Makes 6-8 servings.