Description
A French-inspired side dish that’s crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Perfect for holiday meals and dinner parties!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Russet or Yukon gold potatoes
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, divided
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 3 large egg yolks
- Fresh chopped chives or parsley, for garnish
- 1 tbsp sea salt, for garnish
Instructions
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Prepare the Potatoes:
Peel and chop the potatoes into even pieces. Place them in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add a generous pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until fork-tender. -
Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. -
Mash the Potatoes:
Drain the cooked potatoes thoroughly and return them to the pot over low heat to evaporate any excess moisture. Mash the potatoes using a potato ricer or masher until smooth and lump-free. -
Mix the Potato Mixture:
Add 2 tbsp of the melted butter, warm heavy cream, Parmesan, salt, and pepper to the mashed potatoes. Mix until well combined. Stir in the egg yolks until fully incorporated. -
Pipe the Potatoes:
Transfer the mashed potato mixture to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe small mounds or rosettes onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart. -
Bake:
Brush the potato mounds with the remaining melted butter. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and slightly crispy. -
Garnish and Serve:
Remove the Duchess Potatoes from the oven. Garnish with fresh chopped chives or parsley. Sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can use Yukon gold or Russet potatoes for a creamy texture, though Yukon gold will yield a creamier result.
- Make sure the potatoes are thoroughly mashed with no lumps for smooth piping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1-2 mounds)
- Calories: 265kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 355mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 150mg