- 10
- 15 mins
- 50 mins
Ingredients
- 3 pounds All-purpose potatoes, washed, peeled, cut in half
- Water As needed
- 4 each Egg yolks
- Salt To taste
- White pepper, ground To taste
- 2 teaspoons Nutmeg
- 8 ounces Butter, melted
- 6 ounces Parmesan cheese
- 4 ounces Heavy cream (optional)
Preparation
Step 1
1 Gather all the ingredients and equipment.
2 In a large saucepan, cover the potatoes in cold, salted water. Heat to a boil; reduce the heat and simmer until tender. Drain and place on a sheet tray. Dry in 300° oven for 10 minutes.
3 Pass the potatoes through a food mill or ricer into a large bowl. Add egg yolks, seasoning, 4 ounces of butter, parmesan cheese and heavy cream if desired.
4 Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C).
5 Using a pastry bag with a star tube, pipe 2 or 4 ounces of the potato mixture onto a parchment-lined sheet pan.
6 Place the potatoes in the oven; after 10 minutes, remove, and brush the potatoes with melted butter. Finish baking until the potatoes are golden brown and heated throughout; hold at 135°F (57°C).