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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

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  1. 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.
  2. Allow the potatoes to cool and cut in half. Scoop out the middle and place in a bowl. Allow the potatoes to cool slightly.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

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  • 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.