Duchess Potatoes

Duchess Potatoes

Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes | Servings 8

Ingredients

2 ½ lbs Yukon gold potatoes, peeled & cut into 1" pieces
¼ cup heavy cream
½ teaspoon white pepper
2 egg yolks
3 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
Salt
Ground nutmeg

How to Make It

In a large pot, cover potatoes with cold salted water by 2 inches. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer and cook until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and return to pot. Allow to sit for 5 minutes. Add butter and cream. Using a potato masher, mash until smooth. Season with salt and white pepper. Taste mixture to make sure it is properly seasoned. Add egg yolks and pinch of nutmeg; stir until combined. Transfer potato mixture to a large piping bag fitted with a decorative tip.

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pipe potatoes into 3-inch mounds. Coat the potatoes with cooking spray and bake until golden, 15-20 minutes.