Description
Duchess Potatoes are elegant, creamy mashed potatoes that are piped into beautiful shapes and baked until golden and slightly crispy on the outside. This classic French-inspired side dish combines tender potatoes with butter, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and egg yolks, resulting in a rich and flavorful treat perfect for special occasions or comforting dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 2 pounds Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes
Potato Mixture
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, divided
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 large egg yolks
Garnish
- Fresh chopped chives or parsley, for garnish
- 1 tablespoon sea salt, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Potatoes: Peel and cut the potatoes into chunks. Place them in a pot of salted boiling water and cook until they are fork-tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Drain thoroughly and allow the potatoes to steam dry for a few minutes to remove excess moisture.
- Mash and Mix: Mash the cooked potatoes until smooth. Stir in 2 tablespoons of the butter and the heavy cream until the mixture becomes creamy. Then add the grated Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and egg yolks, mixing thoroughly until well combined.
- Preheat Oven and Shape Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Using a piping bag or spoon, form the potato mixture into decorative mounds or shapes on a baking sheet. Dot each mound with the remaining butter and sprinkle with sea salt to enhance flavor and texture.
- Bake: Bake the potatoes in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and slightly crisp.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the potatoes from the oven and garnish with freshly chopped chives or parsley. Serve warm as an elegant and creamy side dish.
Notes
- Use Russet potatoes for a fluffier texture, or Yukon Gold for a creamier consistency.
- Make sure to steam dry the potatoes after boiling to avoid watery mixture.
- You can use a star piping tip to create traditional Duchess potato shapes.
- For extra richness, some recipes add a pinch of nutmeg to the potato mixture.
- These potatoes can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
