Name: Maine Dinner Party Potatoes, Duchess-Style
Ingredients: 4 -5 Maine russet potatoes , peeled and quartered; 3 tablespoons milk; 2 tablespoons butter; 3 egg yolks; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 Egg

Maine Dinner Party Potatoes, Duchess-Style

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Difficulty: Intermediate

Ingredients

4 -5 Maine russet potatoes , peeled and quartered (about 2 pounds)
3 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons butter
3 egg yolks
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¹⁄₈ teaspoon nutmeg
1 Egg (slightly beaten)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Place potatoes in large pot, cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until tender, about 15 – 20 minutes.
Drain well. Place back over low heat for two minutes, making sure potatoes are dry.
Press potatoes through a potato ricer, a strainer or a food mill into a large bowl.
Stir in the milk, butter, egg yolks, salt, pepper and nutmeg.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a pastry bag or resealable plastic bag and a large star tip, pipe potatoes into six mounds on the baking sheet.
Brush with beaten egg and bake 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

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