Description
Duchess Potatoes are a classic French side dish that elevates mashed potatoes into elegant, swirled mounds of deliciousness. With a golden brown exterior and a creamy interior, these piped mashed potatoes are a perfect addition to any holiday table or special dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 2 lbs russet potatoes (peeled and cut into chunks)
For the Mash:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
For Topping:
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Boil and Mash Potatoes: Boil the potatoes until tender, then mash with butter and cream. Let cool slightly and mix in egg yolks, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Prepare Piping Bag: Transfer the mixture to a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
- Pipe and Bake: Pipe the mashed potatoes onto the baking sheet, brush with egg wash, sprinkle with Parmesan, and bake until golden brown.
- Serve: Serve the Duchess Potatoes hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Let the mashed potatoes cool slightly before adding the yolks to avoid scrambling.
- These can be piped ahead of time and baked just before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
