Easy Duchess Potatoes
Elegant, golden-brown potato swirls with a creamy garlic interior and a crispy outer shell. The perfect gourmet side dish for any holiday dinner.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Oven Baked
- Cuisine: French-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 lbs Yukon Gold Potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and divided
1/4 cup heavy cream, warmed
3 large egg yolks
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Boil potato cubes in salted water for 15-20 minutes until tender.
2. Drain and steam-dry in the warm pot for 2 minutes.
3. Mash or rice potatoes until completely smooth.
4. Mix in 4 tbsp butter, cream, garlic, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
5. Fold in egg yolks and cheese until well combined.
6. Pipe 2-inch swirls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
7. Brush tops with remaining melted butter.
8. Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 15-20 minutes until golden.
Notes
Use a star tip (Wilton 1M) for the best ridges.
Prepare and pipe up to 24 hours ahead; refrigerate until baking.
Swap garlic powder for roasted garlic for deeper flavor.