Duchess Potatoes

These heavenly creations consist of a purée of mashed potato combined with butter and egg yolks. The beauty of Duchess Potatoes lies not only in their taste, but also in their presentation. The purée is skillfully piped or hand-moulded into various shapes, which are then baked in a high temperature oven until golden and crispy. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply looking to elevate your home cooking, Duchess Potatoes are a versatile and elegant side dish that pairs well with a variety of main courses. Serve them alongside a succulent roast beef, steaks, braised short ribs, or even a delicate piece of fish.

Duchess Potatoes

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: French

Keyword: mashed potatoes, pomme de terre duchesse

Prep Time: 25

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 40

Servings:

Calories: 80kcal

Cost: $5

Red meat best pairing

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Equipment

1 Baking tray
1 Saucepan
2 Pastry bowls
1 Rubber spatula
1 Pastry bag
1 Large open star pastry tip

Ingredients

Pomme Duchesse

350 g cooked potatoes
30 g butter
30 g comté or gruyère cheese, shredded
40 g egg yolks

Instructions

Duchess Potatoes

Cook potatoes in salted water for 30 minutes until fork tender. Peel potatoes and pass through a food mill. In a saucepan, mix potatoes with the butter and stir up on medium heat, then add the cheese. Transfer potato mixture to a bowl, add the egg yolks and stir swiftly; eggs must not cook. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Preheat fan oven to 400ºF/200ºC.