Duchess Potatoes
Duchess Potatoes are elegant, creamy mashed potatoes piped into decorative swirls and baked until lightly golden, enriched with butter and egg yolks for a luxurious French side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
- Total Time: 50–55 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup heavy cream or milk
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and chop the potatoes into evenly sized chunks.
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15–20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot; mash until smooth.
- Stir in the butter, heavy cream, salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg if using.
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then add the egg yolks, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Transfer the potato mixture to a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
- Pipe the potatoes into swirls or decorative shapes on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, until lightly golden on top.
- Serve warm as a luxurious side dish.
Notes
Add roasted garlic or grated Parmesan for extra flavor.Substitute sweet potatoes for a slightly sweeter variation.Sprinkle fresh herbs like chives or parsley on top before baking.Prepare and pipe the potatoes ahead of time, refrigerating until ready to bake.Reheat in the oven rather than microwaving to preserve the piped shapes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
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