Recipe: Duchess Potato Surprise

Name: Pomme de terre Duchesse surprise
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 portions
Ingredients: 4 grosses pommes de terre50 gr de beurre25 gr de crème liquideSel et poivre1 oeuf séparémuscade au goûtfromage au goût

By AFTouch-Cuisine ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 (1 reviews) Vegetables

Prep 20 min

Cook 15 min

Total 35 min

Servings 4 serv.

Duchess Potatoes are an essential dish in French cuisine. This delicious side dish is composed of grated potatoes, mixed with cream and eggs. The whole is then baked in the oven to obtain a melting texture and a beautiful golden crust. This dish is often served with meats such as beef, veal or chicken. It can also be used as a base for gratins or pies. The preparation of Duchess Potatoes can vary depending on the recipes

Ingredients for 4 servings

4 large potatoes
50 gr of butter
25 gr of liquid cream
Salt and pepper
1 egg separated
nutmeg to taste
cheese to taste

Step-by-step directions

Bake the potatoes in the oven
when they are cooked
remove a slice (hat) then empty the potatoes leaving 4mm of potato (shell)
In a bowl put the potato flesh, butter, milk or cream, salt, pepper, a pinch of nutmeg to taste (optional) and the egg yolk as if to make a puree
Then beat the egg white until stiff peaks form and add it by lifting and cutting as for a soufflé
Place the puree in the shells then sprinkle with cheese and set your oven to grill position until golden to your liking you can add the small hat back and serve with a nice salad
enjoy your meal

Chef Patrick's Comment

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