The Best Duchess Potatoes - An easy Baked Mashed Potatoes Recipe with a golden crisp crust and a silky interior. Perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas!
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time35 minutesmins
Total Time55 minutesmins
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 18
Calories: 212kcal
Author: Sommer Collier
Ingredients
3poundsrusset potatoes,peeled and chopped into 1-inch cubes
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Place the peeled potato chunks in a large sauce pot and cover with water. Add the salt and bring to a boil. Simmer the potatoes until fork-tender. Then drain off all the water and allow the potatoes to dry out a few minutes.
Place the potatoes back over medium heat. Add the shredded cheese, heavy cream, nutmeg, and white pepper. Use a potato masher or immersion blender to mash the potatoes into a fine smooth texture. Then quickly stir the egg yolks into the potato mixture.
Scoop the potatoes into a large piping bag fitted with a wide star tip. Pipe 1/2 cup mounds of potato onto the baking sheets, leaving room in between for the potatoes to expand.
Brush the tops of the Duchess Potatoes with melted butter. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden on top. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Pipe the mounds high. They will spread and flatten a little as they bake.