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INGREDIENTS 6 SERVINGS
2 1/2 lb. potatoes, russet, peeled, quartered
6 oz. butter. cut into small pieces
1 cup milk
2 each medium egg yolks
6 each cooked potato slices, 1/4 inch thick
pinch ground nutmeg
to season salt
to season fresh ground black pepper

 



METHOD
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place potatoes in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a simmer and cook until potatoes are tender, approximately 15 - 20 minutes. Heat milk and butter in a small saucepan. Keep warm. Drain cooked potatoes well.
2. Press through a mill or ricer, place in mixer bowl. Add milk / butter mixture, egg yolks and nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper. Mix until well incorporated. Place cooked potato slices on a lightly oiled baking sheet.
3. Transfer potato mixture to a pastry bag with a large star tip. Pipe potato mixture onto potato slices. Bake Duchesse Potatoes at 400 degrees F until golden brown (about 15 minutes) Transfer to a warm serving plates or a platter. Serve with roasted or grilled meats.

 


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