How To Make Potatoes Duchesse

Is there a shortage of ways to use leftover mashed potatoes? Not really. There are potato croquettes and potato pancakes, etc., but I notice that a classic is missing from the list – potatoes duchesse – little puffy potato clouds! So, save those leftover mashed potatoes and learn how to make potatoes duchesse.

How To Make Potatoes Duchesse

How To Make Potatoes Duchesse – The Leftovers

Practically any classic mashed potato leftovers will do the trick for making potatoes duchess. Even if they are mixed with celeriac or other weird stuff, it will still work.

How To Make Potatoes Duchesse
How To Make Potatoes Duchesse

How To Make Potatoes Duchesse – The Binders and Additions

The biggest addition to the mashed potatoes is egg yolk. This not only gives the mashed potatoes richness, but it also helps bind them together. Classically, egg yolks and nutmeg are the only additions with perhaps some extra salt and pepper. This of course, could be perceived as boring. Cheese is a great addition. Sour cream and other fatty goodness can also be added for flavor and richness. Fresh herbs are certainly worth considering, too.

How To Make Potatoes Duchesse

How To Make Potatoes Duchesse – The Tricky Bit

The trickiest bit about making potatoes duchess is the piping. It’s nice to pipe pretty dollops of the mixture and slather them with egg wash to make them golden brown, but you don’t have to. It works just as well to spoon dollops or make quenelles with the potato mixture. Pretty is always fun, but sometimes pretty takes too much time and distracts from that which is important – flavor and sustenance.

The ‘How To Make Potatoes Duchesse’ video is below. The full recipe follows.

How To Make Potatoes Duchesse
Serves 6
A simple recipe to use up leftover mashed potatoes. Potatoes Duchesse is a great side dish!
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470 calories
98 g
126 g
4 g
12 g
2 g
133 g
93 g
4 g
0 g
3 g
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
133g
Servings
6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 470
Calories from Fat 40
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g
7%
Saturated Fat 2g
9%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 126mg
42%
Sodium 93mg
4%
Total Carbohydrates 98g
33%
Dietary Fiber 8g
33%
Sugars 4g
Protein 12g
Vitamin A
4%
Vitamin C
70%
Calcium
7%
Iron
9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
For The Potatoes
  1. 1.5 lbs leftover mashed potatoes
  2. 3 egg yolks
  3. 1/8 tsp nutmeg
  4. black pepper
For The Egg Wash
  1. 1 egg
  2. 1 tbsp cream
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400F.
  2. Warm the mashed potatoes slightly to make them easy to mix. Stir in the egg yolks and nutmeg and few cracks of black pepper.
  3. Using a piping bag or spoons, make dollops of the potato mixture on a parchment lined baking tray.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and cream.
  5. Brush the tops of the potato dollops with the egg wash.
  6. Bake 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
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calories
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fat
4g
protein
12g
carbs
98g
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