Duchess Potatoes

Ingredient List

Ingredient Quantity Units
Potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet) 2 Pound
Heavy Cream 4-5 Tablespoon
Butter 4 Tablespoon
Large Eggs 2 Each
Salt 3/4 Teaspoon
Pepper 3/4 Teaspoon

Cooking Time:
Total Time: 60 Minutes
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 50 Minutes

Instructions

Step 1: Prep
Preheat oven to 400 degrees fahrenheit.
Peel potatoes.
Dice potatoes into 1"thick pieces.

Step 2: Boil Potatoes
Add potatoes to a large pot.
Fill with enough water to cover by 1".
Bring water to a boil.
Boil for 20 minutes to until potatoes can be easily pierced with a knife.

Step 3: Prep
Line a baking sheet with parchement paper or silicone pad.
Prepare a piping bag with a large star tip.
Using a ziplock bag with the corner cut is fine.
A star tip will allow edges on the final potatoes to get cripsy during baking.

Step 4: Drain and Mash Potatoes
Strain water from cooked potatoes.
Using a ricer, mash potatoes into a large bowl.

Step 5: Add Ingredients
In bowl with mashed potatoes, add:
- 4 Tablespoons Heavy Cream
- 4 Tablespoons Butter
- 3/4 Teaspoon Salt
- 3/4 Teaspoon Pepper
Mix ingredients.
Taste and adjust seasoning and heavy cream as needed.

Step 6: Add Egg Yolks
Cool potatoes slightly for 5 minutes.
Add egg yolks 1 at a time.
Fold egg yolks in until fully incorporated.

Step 7: Pipe Potatoes
Add potatoes to piping bag.
Pipe 3" wide swirls onto parchment (or silicone pad) lined baking sheet.
Swirls should be roughly 2" tall.

Step 8: Bake Potatoes
Place baking sheet into 400F oven.
Bake for 10 minutes.
Reduce temperature to 375F.
Bake for additional 8-12 mintues or until golden brown.

Notes

Recommended Pairings

Categories:
Side Dish

Recipe inspired by:
Delish
https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a39773334/duchess-potatoes-recipe/