Description
Creamy cheddar duchess potatoes elevate classic mashed potatoes with a gourmet twist. Rich cheese and elegant piping create an irresistible side dish you’ll want to serve at special meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.1 kilograms (2.5 pounds) yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1.25 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 3 large egg yolks
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 4 tbsps unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tbsp melted butter (for brushing)
- 1 tbsp kosher salt (for boiling)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
- fresh chopped chives (optional)
Instructions
- Potato Preparation: Submerge potatoes in heavily salted cold water, simmering until fork-tender, approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Mashing Technique: Drain potatoes and transform into silky smoothness using a potato ricer, blending with softened butter, cream, black pepper, and nutmeg until achieving a luxurious, uniform consistency.
- Flavor Enrichment: Gently fold sharp cheddar cheese and vibrant egg yolks into the cooled potato mixture, ensuring complete flavor integration.
- Piping Setup: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat oven to 425F (220C). Transfer potato mixture to a piping bag fitted with a decorative star tip, creating elegant 3-inch spiraled formations across the baking surface.
- Chilling and Preparation: Refrigerate piped potatoes for 20 minutes to firm their intricate shape, then delicately brush with melted butter.
- Baking Process: Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven, baking until potato rosettes develop golden, crispy edges, approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Serving Presentation: Garnish with freshly chopped chives and serve these decadent potato rosettes while warm and irresistibly inviting.
Notes
- Master Potato Texture: Use a potato ricer for ultra-smooth, lump-free potato mixture, ensuring silky consistency.
- Chill Before Baking: Refrigerate piped potatoes for 20 minutes to help maintain intricate spiral shape and prevent spreading during baking.
- Temperature Control: Watch potatoes closely during final baking stage to achieve perfect golden edges without burning delicate peaks.
- Cheese Selection Matters: Choose sharp, high-quality cheddar for robust flavor; aged varieties provide more intense taste profile and better melting characteristics.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg