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Duchess Potatoes
Duchess Potatoes are light and fluffy inside and buttery and crisp on the outside. Perfect alongside any meal!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 137 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
French , American
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds Russet potatoes or starchy potatoes
- 3 tablespoons butter softened
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 eggs separated
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Wash the outside of the potatoes and poke the skins all over with a fork. Place in the oven and bake until they are soft inside, about 50-60 minutes or until tender.
- Allow the potatoes to cool and cut in half. Scoop out the middle and place in a bowl. Allow the potatoes to cool slightly.
- Mash the potatoes until very smooth or use a ricer to rice the potatoes. Once smooth, add butter and seasonings to taste. Stir in egg yolks.
- Place the potato mixture into a piping bag with a star tip. Pipe mounds of potatoes about 2 inches wide and 1 ½ inches tall onto a parchment-lined pan. It's ok if the sizes vary a little bit.
- Place the egg whites in a separate bowl and whisk with a fork unil they're slightly foamy. Brush the egg whites over piped potatoes very gently and bake 10-15 minutes or until golden.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
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Notes
- Potatoes & Prep
- Make Ahead
- Duchess potatoes can also be frozen before baking.
- Freeze them on the baking sheet, and then transfer them into a freezer bag. Bake from frozen for 15-20 minutes or until heated through.
- Potatoes can be boiled but must be very well drained. If there is too much moisture, the potatoes won't hold their shape as well.
- Mash the potatoes very well, a potato ricer makes perfect potatoes for this recipe.
- If you don't have piping bags, snip off the corner of a freezer bag and insert a piping tip if you'd like.
- These can be prepared up to 2 days ahead, covered, and refrigerated before baking.
- Duchess potatoes can also be frozen before baking. Freeze them on the baking sheet, and then transfer them into a freezer bag. Bake from frozen for 15-20 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Information
Calories
137
(7%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
69mg
(23%)
Sodium
82mg
(3%)
Potassium
488mg
(14%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Vitamin A
255IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
44mg
(4%)
Iron
3.9mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 137
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 137 | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 82mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 488mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 255IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3.9mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.