Description
Elegant, golden, and creamy Garlic Parmesan Duchess Potatoes are the perfect side dish for holidays or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ lbs Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 tbsp salt (for boiling)
- 6 tbsp butter, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 3–4 tbsp half and half
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, finely shredded
- 4 large egg yolks
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- Minced parsley (optional, for garnish)
- Grated Parmesan (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil Potatoes: Peel and dice potatoes. Boil in salted water for 15–20 minutes until tender. Drain well.
- Sauté Garlic: Melt 4 tbsp butter in a small saucepan, sauté garlic until golden. Add 3 tbsp half and half, then set aside.
- Mash Potatoes: Mash boiled potatoes or use a potato ricer until smooth.
- Mix Ingredients: Stir in Parmesan, garlic-butter mixture, and season with salt and pepper.
- Add Yolks: Let cool slightly, then mix in egg yolks one at a time. Add extra half and half if needed for consistency.
- Pipe Potatoes: Preheat oven to 425°F. Pipe mounds of the potato mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake: Brush with melted butter and bake for 16–19 minutes until golden.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and Parmesan, if desired
Notes
- Drain potatoes thoroughly to prevent watery texture.
- Use a large star tip for piping for the signature Duchess potato look.
- You can prepare the mixture ahead and bake fresh before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-inspired