Easy Baked Duchess Potatoes Recipe

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Duchess potatoes are everything you love about mashed potatoes piped into bite-sized pieces! Baked to a golden-brown, this side is absolutely delicious and looks amazing on a dinner plate!

Potatoes are a must-make side for any holiday dinner! Hasselback, scalloped, and lemon roasted potatoes are some of my favorites. They’re all so flavorful and satisfying!

Amazing Parmesan Duchess Potatoes Recipe

I love potatoes in every form. There are so many ways to prepare them but somehow they always end up mouthwatering and delicious! Today’s recipe is a yummy variation of mashed potatoes. You add them to a piping bag to make little decorative swirls and then pop them in the oven for 15 minutes. This makes the outsides nice and crispy. The result? An irresistible side that tastes as good as it looks! These are the perfect little size and always get devoured by my family. I know you’ll love them just as much as we do!

And if you’re not already convinced, these duchess potatoes are filled with parmesan and garlic for a boost of flavor. Is there anything better than baked parmesan cheese?! I swear I could eat a million of these. There’s so flavorful and crispy on the outside, soft on the inside! They’re bound to be a hit for Christmas and beyond. All you’ve got to do is pair them with a hearty ham, bacon-wrapped asparagus, a festive drink, and you’ve got a killer holiday dinner.

What You Need for Duchess Potatoes

The ingredients for these duchess potatoes are so simple, there’s no reason not to make them! You’ll be able to find everything in your kitchen. It’s the best!

• Potatoes: I used russet potatoes in this recipe, but you can also use yukon! They’ve both got a delicious buttery texture that makes them perfect for mashing.
• Egg Yolks: Egg yolks help your little swirls to hold their shape and stay soft and chewy once baked.
• Parmesan Cheese: I love the way parmesan tastes with potatoes! You can substitute this for other sharp cheeses like cheddar, asiago, gruyère, or romano.
• Heavy Cream: Helps your potatoes stay creamy and soft.
• Garlic: Garlic + potatoes… need I say more? This gives them the perfect savory flavor.
• Salt and Pepper: Added to enhance your duchess potatoes.

Making Duchess Potatoes

Making duchess potatoes is fun and easy! My kids and I love to form the little circle shapes. It’s a great way to switch up traditional mashed potatoes.

1. Prep Potatoes: To start, peel and cut your potatoes into about ½ -1 inch cubes. Place them into a large pot and wash the starch off until the water runs clear. Fill the pot with cold water to fully submerse potatoes. Add a dash of salt.
2. Boil: Next, boil the potatoes for about 15 minutes or until they are fork tender.
3. Mash: Using an electric hand mixer, beat the potatoes on high until they start to form peaks.
4. Add Remaining Ingredients: Add in the egg yolks, parmesan cheese, heavy cream, garlic, salt and pepper and mix until combined.
5. Pipe Potatoes: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Then, scoop the mashed potatoes into a piping bag with a large star tip. Pipe them onto a sheet pan.
6. Bake: Next, bake for 15-17 minutes or until golden brown on the outside edges.