RED POTATOES WITH GORGONZOLA CHEESE

makes 24

1/4 cup walnuts
1/2 cup sour cream
3 ounces Gorgonzola
1/2 teaspoon black ground pepper
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
6 slices bacon
12 small red potatoes
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
2 teaspoons minced chives

Toast walnuts at 400 degrees. Chop finely. Combine sour cream and Gorgonzola. Stir in peppers.
Cut bacon into small pieces. Fry until crisp. Chop finely.
Boil potatoes, or bake until done. Cut in halves. Roll in oil. Season with salt. Top each potato with small amount cheese mixture.
Top with bits of bacon, walnuts, and chives. Serve at room temperature.