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Last Updated on November 17, 2023. Originally Posted on November 17, 2023 By Laura Franco / Leave a Comment

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Elevate mashed potatoes to these stunning Duchess Potatoes for the holidays. Buttery creamy inside with a slight crunch on the outside.

four duchess potatoes on a cooling rack

Why You Should Try This Recipe

This recipe adds all the “WOW” factors you need for the holiday season. Make them instead of traditional mashed potatoes and you will be an instant hero.

They are pillowy clouds of mashed potatoes that are the prettiest mashed potatoes you’ll ever make.

The mashed potatoes can be made a day in advance so they are ready to pipe and bake.

They are perfect for the holiday season or when you want to impress your family and friends.

Ingredients

Ingredients to make duchess potatoes
  • Russet potatoes
  • Egg yolk
  • Butter
  • Finely grated parmesan cheese
  • Heavy whipping cream
  • Salt and Pepper

Let’s Make Duchess Potatoes

  1. Preheat oven to 400°.
  2. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a non-stick baking mat.
  3. Melt the butter in the microwave and set aside to cool while the potatoes boil.
  4. Peel and rough dice potatoes.
  5. Add them to a large pot of water and boil, uncovered, on the stovetop for 10-15 minutes, until fork tender.
  6. Drain the water and place the potatoes back into the same cooking pot.
  7. Drizzle in 3 tbsp of the melted butter (saving 1 tbsp for brushing the tops of the potatoes before baking).
  8. Add the heavy cream and mash the potatoes until smooth.
  9. Fold in the parmesan, egg yolk, salt, and pepper.
  10. Place the mashed potatoes into a piping bag with a star tip and pipe the potatoes in a circular motion to create small domes.
  11. Bake for 20-23 minutes or until they start to brown on the edges and top.
  12. Remove from oven and let them sit for 5 minutes before transferring to a serving platter.
four photos showing how to make duchess potatoes

Potato Piping Tips

  • To pipe the potatoes, start with a small circle.
  • Continue around the edges of the small circle about 4-5 times, working upward to create a dome.
  • If you prefer, you can also make small appetizer-sized bites by just piping a small circle. Cut the baking time on the smaller size by 5 minutes.
christmas plate with duchess potatoes on it

Krazy Kitchen Mom Tips

  • Let potatoes sit for about 15 minutes before adding them to the piping bag so they are not too hot to handle.
  • Make this recipe in advance by making mashed potatoes a day before and storing them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Let them sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before piping and baking.
  • I recommend using russet potatoes for this recipe. Do not substitute other types of potatoes.
four duchess potatoes on a cooling rack
Laura Franco

Duchess Potatoes

Elevate mashed potatoes to these stunning Duchess Potatoes for the holidays. Buttery creamy inside with a slight crunch on the outside.
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 22 minutes mins
cooling time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 47 minutes mins
Servings: 16 potato puffs
Course: holiday potatoes, holiday side dish, Side Dish
Cuisine: Amercian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large russet potatoes
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°.
  2. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a non-stick baking mat.
  3. Melt the butter in the microwave and set aside to cool while the potatoes boil.
  4. Peel and rough dice potatoes.
  5. Add them to a large pot of water and boil uncovered, on the stovetop for 10-15 minutes, until fork tender.
  6. Drain the water and place the potatoes back into the same cooking pot.
  7. Drizzle in 3 tbsp of the melted butter (saving 1 tbsp for brushing the tops of the potatoes before baking).
  8. Add the heavy cream and mash the potatoes until smooth.
  9. Fold in the parmesan and salt, and pepper.
  10. Place the mashed potatoes into a piping bag with a star tip and pipe the potatoes in a circular motion to create small domes.
  11. Bake for 20-23 minutes or until they just start to brown on the edges and top.
  12. Remove from oven and let them sit for 5 minutes before transferring to a serving platter.

Notes

Potato Piping Tips
  • To pipe the potatoes, start with a small circle.
  • Continue around the edges of the small circle about 4-5 times, working upward to create a dome.
  • If you prefer, you can also make small appetizer-sized bites by just piping a small circle. Cut the baking time on the smaller size by 5 minutes.
Krazy Kitchen Mom Tips
  • Let potatoes sit for about 15 minutes before adding them to the piping bag so they are not too hot to handle.
  • Make this recipe ahead of time by making mashed potatoes a day before and storing them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Let them sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before piping and baking.
  • I recommend using russet potatoes for this recipe. Do not substitute other types of potatoes.
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