Potato Dishes for Christmas | Festive Garlic Parmesan Duchess Potatoes
Elegant, golden swirls of mashed potato enriched with garlic, Parmesan, and egg yolks — baked to crisp perfection on the outside and fluffy within.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12–16 duchess mounds 1x
Ingredients
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2 lbs (900g) Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
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¼ cup unsalted butter
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½ cup heavy cream
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½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
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3–4 garlic cloves, roasted or sautéed
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2 egg yolks
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Salt and white pepper to taste
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Optional: Pinch of nutmeg
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Fresh chives or parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
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Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender. Drain and steam dry.
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Mash until smooth.
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Stir in butter, cream, garlic, cheese, salt, and pepper.
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Let cool slightly, then beat in egg yolks.
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Transfer to a piping bag with star tip.
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Pipe mounds onto lined baking sheet.
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Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 18–22 minutes until golden.
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Garnish with herbs if desired and serve warm.
Notes
Make ahead and refrigerate unbaked mounds. Freeze raw or baked. Pair with roasted meats or vegetarian mains.