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Duchess potato on a plate.
4.37 from 11 votes

Cheesy Dutchess Potatoes

These cheesy duchess potatoes are creamy, delicious, and a super run way to serve mashed potatoes.
Prep 35 minutes
Cook 20 minutes
Total 55 minutes
Fat 9
Carbs 17
Protein 6
Yield 12

Ingredients

  • 2.5- lbs. Yukon gold potatoes peeled and diced
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley minced
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper
  • 2- oz. gruyere cheese shredded (~½ cup)
  • 2- oz. parmesan cheese grated/shredded (~½ cup)

Instructions

  • Prepare the potatoes by peeling and quartering them. Then, add them to a large pot and submerge them in water. Salt the water. Heat the pot over high heat and bring to a boil, cook for 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
  • Preheat the oven to 425℉ and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • When the potatoes are done, drain them and transfer them into a bowl. Mash the potatoes with a potato masher until the mixture is smooth and the lumps are gone.
    Duchess potatoes mashed in a bowl.
  • Stir in 3 tablespoons of butter, mix until melted. Add in the egg yolks one at a time. Then, add the remaining ingredients into the potatoes and combine.
    Duchess Potatoes
  • Insert a star tip into a piping bag and then fill it with the mashed potatoes.
  • Create the duchess potatoes by piping ice cream-shaped mounds onto the baking sheet. You should be able to get around 12 mounds.
    Duchess Potatoes on a baking sheet
  • Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons in a microwave safe bowl. Then, brush the melted butter onto the potato mounds.
  • Bake at 425ºF for 18-20 minutes.
    Duchess Potatoes on a baking sheet.
  • When the potatoes are done, let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
    Duchess potato on a plate.

Tips & Notes

  • We used a gallon-sized bag to pipe our potatoes. While it isn’t as pretty the taste is still there.
  • We preferred dryer cheeses for this recipe. You don’t want too much liquid in this recipe otherwise it will merge into one giant mound while baking.
  • Don't skip the peeling of the potato. You do not want skins getting stuck in your piping bag.
  • We suggest hand mashing so that you don’t overwork the potato. It can become too gluey making it hard to pipe and hold its form while baking.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g