Why We Love Dutchess Potatoes
Certainly, you could just make creamy comforting mashed potatoes and serve them as-is. You could also bake them in a dish so the top gets a little crusty to replicate the duchess potato concept. Yet for the full effect of golden pillows of potato, with moist fluffy interiors and buttery crisp exteriors, you’ve got to make real deal Dutchess Potatoes. The Best Duchess Potatoes recipe I’m sharing today is, in my humble opinion the best, because the flavor and texture are so right on. All mashed potatoes are pretty darn good, but these are ultra silky and have a fabulous flavor due to the addition of white cheddar cheese. Egg yolks are added to improve the texture and offer richness. Once the potatoes are mashed and piped onto baking sheets, brush the exterior gently with melted butter so the exterior can turn brown along the ridges. The Best Duchess Potatoes are lovely for the holidays. You can make and pipe them onto baking sheets a day or two ahead, then bake them at the last minute. They are a great way to portion out meals to ensure everyone gets an equal serving. And they look lovely sitting pretty on each plate. Give The Best Duchess Potatoes a try this Thanksgiving or for Christmas Dinner!
Ingredients You Need
Russet Potatoes – peeled and chopped into 1-inch cubes Salt Shredded White Cheddar Heavy Cream Ground Nutmeg White Pepper (or black pepper) Egg Yolks Melted Butter
How to Make Duchess Potatoes
Instructions…
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Place the peeled potato chunks in a large pot and cover them with water. Add the salt and bring the water to a boil. Simmer the potatoes until fork-tender. Drain off all the water and allow the potatoes to dry out for a few minutes. Place the potatoes back over medium heat. Add the shredded cheese, heavy cream, nutmeg, and white pepper. Use a potato masher or immersion blender to mash the potatoes into a fine smooth texture. Then quickly stir the egg yolks into the potato mixture. Scoop the potatoes into a large piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe 1/2 cup mounds of potato onto the baking sheets, leaving room in between for the potatoes to expand. Brush the tops of the Duchess Potatoes with melted butter. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown on top. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired. You could use parsley, thyme, or rosemary. Pro Tip: Pipe the mounds high. They will spread and flatten a little as they bake.
Check the printable recipe card below, for this side dish, for the nutrition information including calories, carbohydrates, protein, saturated fat, cholesterol, sodium, trans fat, monounsaturated fat, polyunsaturated fat, potassium, fiber, vitamin c, and calcium percentages.
Looking for More Holiday Side Dishes? Be Sure to Try:
Mashed Potatoes Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes Cathead Biscuits Mashed Sweet Potatoes Homemade Mac & Cheese Fluffy Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread Crispy Fried Brussels Sprouts Green Bean Almondine Recipe
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