Dress up these duchess potatoes with creme fraiche and a sprinkling of chives.
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Duchess potatoes are a fancy way to present humblemashed potatoes.
This sophisticated side is made with mashed, boiled potatoes, egg yolks, butter, and cream.
Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
The ingredients are pureed down to a silky consistency, then piped onto a baking sheet.
Finally, they’re baked until golden brown and beautiful.
It doesn’t take much more effort to go from mashed potatoes to these darling potato rounds.
In fact, you’re able to use your stand mixer to do all the mashing for you.
The inclusion ofduchessin the name refers to the elegance and nobility associated with this timeless dish.
Prepare the potatoes as directed through Step 3.
Bake straight from the refrigerator or freezer, increasing the baking time as needed, until golden brown.
Reheat straight from the refrigerator or freezer in a preheated 350F oven until hot throughout when ready to serve.
Serve alongside roasted vegetables, a light salad, or your preferredgreensfor a complete meal.
Cut off pointed tip of garlic bulbs to create an exposed surface.
Place bulbs on 8x 8-inch sheet of aluminum foil.
Drizzle with olive oil.
Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt.
Fold foil to seal.
Remove from oven and open foil packet, let cool 10 minutes.
Add 3 tablespoons salt.
Drain potatoes well in a colander and let stand 5 minutes.
Whip potatoes and garlic:
Transfer potatoes to a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment.
Squeeze entire head of each garlic to remove roasted cloves; add to potatoes.
Beat on medium speed just until smooth, about 1 minute.
Pipe potatoes:
Line two large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
Transfer potato mixture to piping bag fitted with French star tip.
Bake:
Microwave remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a small microwavable bowl in 15-second intervals until melted.
Lightly brush top of each mound with melted butter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, the potatoes can be frozen before baking.
Pipe onto a lined baking sheet and freeze until solid.
For a fall twist, sweet potatoes can be used to make duchess potatoes.
Note you may need to adjust the quantity of cream to keep the mixture thick enough to pipe.
