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Duchess Potatoes

Savory Duchess Potatoes: A Creamy, Elegant Side Dish

Duchess Potatoes are an elegant French side dish that combines crispy edges with a creamy interior, perfect for any meal.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Potato Base
  • 2 pounds Russet or Yukon Gold Potatoes Fluffy texture when mashed
  • 1 tablespoon Salt Adjust to taste
For the Creamy Mixture
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter Divided
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Cream Can use whole milk as a substitute
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated, or Gruyère as an alternative
  • 3 large Egg Yolks For binding and richness
For Flavor Enhancement
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Preferably freshly ground
  • Fresh Chives or Parsley For garnish, or other herbs like thyme
  • 1 tablespoon Sea Salt For garnish; can use table salt

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Saucepan
  • baking sheet
  • piping bag
  • potato masher

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Duchess Potatoes
  1. Peel and chop potatoes into chunks, boil in salted water for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender, then drain.
  2. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter and warm heavy cream in a small saucepan over low heat.
  4. Mash drained potatoes until smooth, then mix in melted butter, warm cream, Parmesan, salt, and black pepper, followed by egg yolks.
  5. Transfer mixture to a piping bag and pipe rosettes onto the baking sheet.
  6. Brush piped potatoes with melted butter and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Garnish with sea salt and chives or parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Duchess Potatoes can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days, or frozen for 1-2 months before baking.

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