You'll Want These Crispy Potatoes with Cheese Dip at Your Next Party

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons sea salt (plus more to taste)
• 1 pound fingerling potatoes (halved)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
• Flaky salt (to garnish)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 shallot (diced)
• 1 jalapeño pepper (seeded and diced)
• ½ red bell pepper (seeded and diced)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• Pinch sea salt
• 1 cup mild lager beer
• 8 ounces mascarpone cheese (room temperature)
• 12 ounces cheddar cheese (grated)