Duchess Potatoes

Name: Duchess Potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American, French
Ingredients: 3 quarts water (to boil); ¼ tsp salt (for pot of water); 2 lb potatoes (Yukon Golds, or any); ⅓ cup milk (or cream); ½ tsp salt; ½ tsp black pepper (fresh cracked or fine ground); 4 tbsp butter (divided, save 2 tablespoons to melt and brush on tops of potatoes); 3 egg yolks; 1 tbsp parsley (chopped for garnish, optional)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:25min

Duchess Potatoes, also known as Pommes Duchesse, are an elegant but simple way to prepare mashed potatoes. They're easy to make but look fancy, and you can even make them with leftover mashed potatoes!

Updated at: Mon, 29 Sep 2025 02:42:02 GMT