Duchess Potatoes
Duchess potatoes are a luxurious side dish that elevates any meal with their creamy texture and elegant presentation. Imagine perfectly piped swirls of buttery mashed potatoes, baked to golden perfection. This recipe is not only simple to prepare but also versatile enough to impress at holiday gatherings or casual weeknight dinners. Let these delightful potato mounds steal the spotlight on your table!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (15-20 minutes). Drain.
- Mash the cooked potatoes until smooth; mix in butter and cream until creamy.
- Incorporate egg yolks, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pipe potato mixture into swirls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown on top. Serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 100mg