Hot Potato Chips

Directions

1. 1
   Pour the milk into a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over low heat.
2. 2
   Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
3. 3
   Add the onion and cook until soft.
4. 4
   Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
5. 5
   Slowly whisk in the warm milk and continue whisking until thickened, about 2 minutes.
6. 6
   Season with the salt and cayenne.
7. 7
   Continue cooking for 5 minutes, whisking occasionally.
8. 8
   Remove from the heat and stir in the blue cheese.
9. 9
   If the sauce is too thick, thin with a little extra milk.
10. 10
    Keep warm.
11. 11
    Place the potato slices on a baking sheet between layers of paper towels to make sure they are very dry before frying.
12. 12
    Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat until it reaches 375F on a deep-fat thermometer.
13. 13
    Fry the potatoes in small batches until golden brown on both sides, turning once, about 2 minutes.
14. 14
    Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a brown paper bag or another baking sheet lined with paper towels to drain.
15. 15
    Immediately season with salt.
16. 16
    Pour the sauce into a bowl and top with the remaining 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese and the chopped chives.
17. 17
    Place the bowl in the center of a large platter and arrange the potato chips around the bowl.