These Duchess Bake Potatoes are a French creation. While they resemble mashed potatoes, they are very different and very rich. Set your taste buds for the experience. Excellent with filet of beef for a special occasion.
Tip : Serve immediately, hot out of the oven.
Ingredients
- 3 medium Yukon gold potatoes
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 clove garlic grated
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter melted
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients before starting recipe.
- Cover 3 whole potatoes in a deep pot, bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and for 20-25 minutes or until a paring knife slides through potatoes. Drain and let cool.
- Pre heat oven to
425 °F - Whisk 3 large egg yolks, 1 clove garlic, 3/4 cup heavy cream, 1/4 cup sour cream and 5 tbsp unsalted butter in a large bowl. Season generously with kosher salt and black pepper.
- Peel potatoes and press through a ricer, or mix with a fork until all the lumps have been removed. The potatoes should be light and fluffy and not like a paste.
- Fold the potatoes gently into egg cream mixture, do not over mix.
- Transfer to a baking dish and refrigerate for one hour.
- Remove from fridge, and using a spoon, create a scallop pattern on the potatoes.
- Bake, rotating once, until golden brown and slightly puffed, about about 40-45 minutes, if refrigerated ahead of baking.
Author Notes
I believe that these potatoes are at their best if they are piped into croquette shapes. Since they have a fair number of eggs, they puff up nicely, but are better when they have a nice brown crust all around.
