Potatoes
Description
The recipe won't take much time. Duchess Potatoes are an original way to serve regular mashed potatoes and an impressive side dish for a festive table. You can prepare the potato mixture in advance and store it in the refrigerator, then bake it just before serving. Serve hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Boil the potatoes beforehand until fully cooked. Cut into cubes. Preheat the oven to 190 degrees. Place the boiled potatoes on a baking sheet and put into the oven for 10-15 minutes to slightly dry them out.
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Step 2
2. Remove the potatoes from the oven and mash until smooth, like purée. Let cool in a bowl for 5 minutes. Add egg yolks, butter, a couple pinches of salt, a pinch of pepper, a pinch of nutmeg, and 3/4 cup of cream.
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Step 3
3. Mix using a rubber spatula. Add additional salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste.
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Step 4
4. Place the potato mixture into a large pastry bag fitted with a star-shaped tip and pipe the mashed potatoes onto a baking sheet in a spiral motion.
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Step 5
5. Beat 1 egg with 1/2 cup of heavy cream and gently brush the mixture onto the potatoes using a brush. This will be much easier if you first place the potatoes in the refrigerator for about half an hour.
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Step 6
6. Bake the potatoes in the oven at 190°C until golden brown at the edges. Serve on a large plate.