Duchess potatoes are a refined preparation of French cuisine, characterized by an elegant appearance and a delicate taste. This side dish is made with boiled potatoes mixed with butter, eggs, and nutmeg, then shaped into small mounds and baked until golden brown. With their decorative shape and soft inside but crispy outside, duchess potatoes are perfect to accompany meat or fish dishes, adding a touch of class to the table.
- Difficulty: Medium
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 6 People
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: French
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 1.1 lbs potatoes, peeled, cooked, boiled
- 3 tbsps butter (at room temperature)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- salt
Tools
- Piping Bag
- Star Tip
- Potato Ricer
Steps
To make duchess potatoes, start by boiling the potatoes. Place them unpeeled in a pot with cold water. Put the pot on high heat and bring to a boil. After about 30 minutes from boiling, the potatoes should be tender enough to be easily pierced with a fork. Then drain them and rinse under cold water. Now proceed by peeling the potatoes and mashing them with a potato ricer. Alternatively, you can use a food mill.
Transfer the mashed potatoes to a bowl, add the diced butter, grated cheese, and egg.
Season with a good pinch of salt and mix everything with a whisk until you get a homogeneous mixture. Transfer the mixture to a piping bag with a 16 mm star tip.
Squeeze walnut-sized mounds onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake in a preheated fan oven at 356°F (180°C) for 15-20 minutes, until golden brown.Serve the duchess potatoes immediately after baking.
