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Perfect Duchess Potatoes

Duchess potatoes are a classic French dish made from mashed potatoes, enriched with butter and egg yolks, then piped into elegant shapes and baked until golden brown.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: French
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Potatoes
  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold Potatoes Peeled and cut into chunks
Dairy
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Melted
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Warm
Eggs
  • 2 large Egg Yolks
Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg Freshly grated

Method
 

Prepare Potatoes
  1. Place the peeled and cut potatoes in a pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
Mash and Mix
  1. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Mash until smooth. Add melted butter, warm heavy cream, egg yolks, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Mix until well combined.
Pipe and Bake
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Transfer the potato mixture to a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Pipe the mixture onto a baking sheet in decorative mounds.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding grated cheese or herbs to the potato mixture before piping.

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