Easy Baked Duchess Potatoes Recipe

Potatoes are a must-make side for any holiday dinner! Hasselback, scalloped, and lemon roasted potatoes are some of my favorites. They’re all so flavorful and satisfying!

Amazing Parmesan Duchess Potatoes Recipe

I love potatoes in every form. There are so many ways to prepare them but somehow they always end up mouthwatering and delicious! Today’s recipe is a yummy variation of mashed potatoes. You add them to a piping bag to make little decorative swirls and then pop them in the oven for 15 minutes. This makes the outsides nice and crispy. The result? An irresistible side that tastes as good as it looks! These are the perfect little size and always get devoured by my family. I know you’ll love them just as much as we do! And if you’re not already convinced, these duchess potatoes are filled with parmesan and garlic for a boost of flavor. Is there anything better than baked parmesan cheese?! I swear I could eat a million of these. There’s so flavorful and crispy on the outside, soft on the inside! They’re bound to be a hit for Christmas and beyond. All you’ve got to do is pair them with a hearty ham, bacon-wrapped asparagus, a festive drink, and you’ve got a killer holiday dinner.

What You Need for Duchess Potatoes

The ingredients for these duchess potatoes are so simple, there’s no reason not to make them! You’ll be able to find everything in your kitchen. It’s the best!

Potatoes: I used russet potatoes in this recipe, but you can also use yukon! They’ve both got a delicious buttery texture that makes them perfect for mashing.Egg Yolks: Egg yolks help your little swirls to hold their shape and stay soft and chewy once baked.Parmesan Cheese: I love the way parmesan tastes with potatoes! You can substitute this for other sharp cheeses like cheddar, asiago, gruyère, or romano.Heavy Cream: Helps your potatoes stay creamy and soft.Garlic: Garlic + potatoes… need I say more? This gives them the perfect savory flavor.Salt and Pepper: Added to enhance your duchess potatoes.

Making Duchess Potatoes

Making duchess potatoes is fun and easy! My kids and I love to form the little circle shapes. It’s a great way to switch up traditional mashed potatoes.

Adding Herbs: In addition to garlic and cheese, I also like to add herbs for extra flavor! Chives, basil, oregano, and rosemary are all great in this dish. You can even add in a little Italian seasoning!Chill: To help your duchess potatoes keep their shape, store them in the fridge for an hour or so before baking. The cold temperatures will help your piped edges stay nice and crisp.Use Leftovers: If you’re like me and always have leftover mashed potatoes around the holidays, this is a great way to use them up! Simply transfer them over to a piping bag and bake. It’s so easy!Egg Wash: To make the tops of your duchess potatoes extra golden and shiny, you can brush an egg wash on top before baking.

In the Refrigerator: Cover baked duchess potatoes with plastic wrap and store in the fridge for up to 4 days.Reheating: My favorite way to reheat duchess potatoes is in the oven. This way, they don’t get soggy and stay nice and crisp on the outside! Pop them in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-15 minutes or until warmed through.Make Ahead: After piping your shapes, you can store your unbaked potatoes in the fridge for up to 24 hours.