Duchess Potatoes (Pommes de Terre Duchesse)

By á-58

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)

Details

Servings 10
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 50mins

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).