Description
Comforting Duchess Potatoes are piped into elegant rosettes, baked until golden brown, and serve as a luxurious side dish perfect for holidays and weeknight dinners alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 egg yolks
- 1/2 tsp salt (to taste)
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 cup grated cheese (optional; Parmesan or Gruyere)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and chop the potatoes, then boil them in salted water until tender.
- Drain and let dry, then mash until smooth.
- Add butter, heavy cream, egg yolks, salt, pepper, and nutmeg, mixing well.
- Transfer the mixture to a piping bag fitted with a decorative tip.
- Pipe the potatoes onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- If desired, sprinkle with grated cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden and crispy on the edges.
- Serve warm as a side dish.
Notes
For a lighter version, reduce cream and butter slightly, using more mashed potato for structure. Experiment with cheese and herbs for variations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Duchess Potatoes, mashed potatoes, side dish, holiday recipes, comfort food