Crispy Parmesan Duchess Potatoes

[@carolhieter3916]

I was surprised how something so fancy looking is this easy to make! They look delicious.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank You. Best, Rik

[@JanetBrown-px2jn]

Back in 1971 I got married,I was a bit shy back then,and my husband was older,and divorced so I decided on a very small wedding,and to cater the wedding myself, these duchess potatoes were on my menu, thanks for the memory, they are a delicious way to serve potatoes. 😊

[@BackyardChef]

What a wonderful memory! I am so glad you shared that. Thank You. Best, Rik

[@dd7521]

Aw, that's lovely, I catered for my wedding, I was cooking the whole day before but I had sixty guests. It was the only way we could afford it. I doubt many brides-to- be would be willing to do it these days.

[@BackyardChef]

@@dd7521 That's the difference in the world today! Thanks for sharing that memory You girls are just amazing! Top CHEF's in my book. I', really pleased to have you both on here - it inspires me. Thank You. Best, Rik

[@pauline3379]

Lovely memories 😊 My mum and I did the cooking/catering for my registrar office wedding, and we made the cake too. It was Xmas eve and I had celebrated my nineteenth birthday just a couple of weeks before😊 My mum had five much younger children to look after too, she was amazing ❤

[@joannebrown1531]

Oh my God I used to love making these in my Home Economics class back in about 1977!!! Wow that's a memory for sure!!! I remember I used to love to pipe these shapes on everything and my cookery teacher hated it!!! 😂😂 Well done Rik for bringing these back into fashion 😂😂😂

[@BackyardChef]

Ha ha ha good on you. Thank You. Best, Rik

[@priscillajoseph765]

This is pretty & a tasty look on a plate on the side? Never seen this recipe before with egg yolks, interesting!

[@BackyardChef]

Agreed! Thank You. Best, Rik

[@8.5gc-liber]

The posh potatoes because they take extra time to prepare and cook. Now added to my cook for Xmas and New year celebrations. Thank you Chef Rik for reminding me of the glorious potato receipes. And all others.

[@BackyardChef]

Happy holidays! You got this. Thank You. Best, Rik

[@hansdampf4055]

A classic of days gone by... Wonderful! 👍

[@BackyardChef]

Indeed! Thank You. Best, Rik

[@di_tattoolover]

They look amazing, I'm going to make a batch for the freezer.. Yum yum. Who doesnt love Mash and Cheese.

[@BackyardChef]

Sounds great! Thank You. Best, Rik

[@maelingmak]

That's such a great idea! Air fryer snack!

[@lilliankeane5731]

Its a long time since I made them, they look very impressive on a display table and / or on a plate.

[@BackyardChef]

They are definitely a showstopper. When made properly and time taken - not like my throw togethers. Thank You. Best, Rik

[@ce311]

I just commented this week how much I love mashed potatoes, that they were my favorite... I might have a new favorite 😅

[@BackyardChef]

They are pretty delicious! Hope you enjoy them. Thank You. Best, Rik

[@kimkayoda7454]

Aloha Rik, mahalo for the kitchen science! I never thought of warming the cream and butter, next batch I will do that!!

[@BackyardChef]

It really does make a difference! Thank You. Best, Rik

[@SharonKenny-l1w]

Believe it or not I can remember having these at primary school dinners but I’m sure they didn’t look or taste as good as yours😋

[@BackyardChef]

Thank You. Best, Rik

[@Redsaxophone11]

I like the look of these, and they bring back memories of when I used to make them, which I had long since forgotten. Thank you for the reminder.

[@BackyardChef]

Hope you enjoy making again. Thank You. Best, Rik

[@mikeflorence8655]

Hi Rik, it's Mike. Great recipe. These potatoes are going to become an all time favourite, as are your Anglesy Potatoes. Cheers, Mike.

[@BackyardChef]

Cheers, Mike. Nice restaurant fodder - already cooked so make as big as you like, nice crispy outside, soft inside. Thank You. Best, Rik

[@NissankaKarunaratne-uq3qn]

It was s good presentation. Easily understood. Looks delicious. At 71 i live alone. I will try. Thankyou somuch . Srilanka .

[@BackyardChef]

You are most welcome. Thailand. Enjoy. Best, Rik

[@amandah4834]

What’s not to love they look delicious thank you Rik they will make any dish look very special 😋Amanda xx

[@BackyardChef]

The trouble is they are really tasty and just get picked up and eaten. Thank You. Best, Rik

[@bejaypurrs]

They look very tasty Rick. Thank you!

[@BackyardChef]

Hope you enjoy. Thank You. Best, Rik

[@derekcomer4858]

When I was younger I couldn’t bear Parmesan, now I love it and this looks fantastic. Thanks Rik.

[@BackyardChef]

Hope you enjoy. Thank You. Best, Rik

[@JMN-n2j3EBE777]

I used to make plain duchess potatoes to go with my lamb casserole. I have realised that I have become a lazy cook, as I haven’t made them for years! And never thought to add cheese. So these are on the cards for our New Year feasting! 👍🤗❤

[@BackyardChef]

Hope you enjoy. These are really tasty. I couldn't stop picking one up and eating the other day. Thank You. Best, Rik

[@rarted]

It's great how you make every recipe so approachable, they're always simple and easy to do. Fantastic work Rik.

[@BackyardChef]

Glad you like them! Thank You. Best, Rik

[@traciemuller1796]

These crispy & pretty potatoes look divine! Butter, and Parmesan can’t go wrong❣️😋 Tks Rik….🙌

[@BackyardChef]

Agreed! Hope you enjoy them. Thank You. Best, Rik

[@DutchJoan]

So *that's* the trick: egg yolks. And parmesan for that intense flavour 😃👍🏻♥️

[@BackyardChef]

Oh yes! Thank You. Best, Rik

[@harrietharlow9929]

Ooh, La La, Rik! A nice straighforward recipe for a classic! Oui, si-il-vous-plait! Thank you so much fpr posting!

[@BackyardChef]

Thank You. Best, Rik

[@SeanBZA]

Finely chopped up spring onion leaves in the mash add a nice extra bit of flavour.

[@BackyardChef]

Lovely! Thank You. Best, Rik

[@pammckenzie9738]

Oh my, all these wonderful potato recipes my mouth is wateting again xx tjank you Rik

[@BackyardChef]

You are so welcome. Thank You. Best, Rik

[@andysmith819]

Out of this world! 😀

[@BackyardChef]

Thank You. Best, Rik

[@wildwine6400]

Duchess potatoes are one of my favourites 😋 used to have them at my primary school on occasion

[@BackyardChef]

Thank You. Best, Rik

[@diane9501]

A fantastic party food from long ago that many have long forgot. Time to write my list of your party foods for my Christmas party table that everyone is sure to enjoy Thank you Rik 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@BackyardChef]

Hope you enjoy. Thank You. Best, Rik

[@Jillrussell-mj4yw]

Yum yum 😋 Can’t wait to try these. Thanks Rik for all of your wonderful recipes ❤

[@BackyardChef]

You are so welcome. Thank You. Best, Rik

[@chiccabay9911]

I had completely forgotten about these so I shall enjoy making them once more.Thank you.

[@BackyardChef]

Wonderful! Thank You. Best, Rik

[@mariaboletsis3188]

Years ago there was a restaurant here in NY that served those! Oh they were delish!!

[@BackyardChef]

Wow, lovely! Yes these are an oldie. Lovely though. Thank You. Best, Rik

[@pandoraalberts5267]

More potato magic! I've had these in the Last Century in various restaurants and was seriously underwhelmed. Now it's time to try the real thing! 🙏❤️🎉

[@BackyardChef]

I think you'll be happy with these. Thank You. Best, Rik

[@mariaboletsis3188]

Those look phenomenal 🎉

[@BackyardChef]

They are very tasty. Thank You. Best, Rik

[@pauline3379]

Ooh yummy 😋 my mum used to make these sometimes mid week for us. Lovely with sausages and baked beans, among other things. She absolutely hated mashed potatoes so tried to find different ways of using it, so we didn't have the same aversion. She was a great cook 😊 Lovely memories, thanks Rik.

[@BackyardChef]

Thanks for sharing, great memories. Thank You. Best, Rik

[@countesscable]

Cheese, potatoes - a holy marriage 🤤

[@BackyardChef]

Thank You. Best, Rik

[@bugnurse]

These look so good, will have to try them! 😋

[@BackyardChef]

Hope you enjoy them! Best, Rik

[@htuckey]

That's exactly what I was talking about! Thanks Rik!

[@BackyardChef]

Thank You. Appreciated. Best, Rik

[@kathrinekerns8398]

Very nice. Looks delicious.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank You. Best, Rik

[@monmowimarciga5052]

I can see you are a professional, thanks sir. I think we will love this recipe, looks yummy.👍☺️

[@BackyardChef]

I am a retiree Thank You. Best, Rik

[@kirsiselei8703]

Great recipe as allways ❤ going to my todo list 🤤 Thank you for the recipe 🌹💕

[@BackyardChef]

Hope you enjoy. Thank You. Best, Rik

[@winnerscreed6767]

wow, 2 potato dishes in one morning! I got mixed up and watched the other one first. Not that it matters I just confused myself is all. Thank you Rik for showing how easy it is to make a "fancy dish".... I am very happy you included the part about warm milk/cream and butter for making them creamy instead of hard. I am looking forward to making these they are not only good but fun.

[@BackyardChef]

Yes fun to make. Very tasty. Thank You. Best, Rik

[@dd7521]

A winner! 🎉

[@BackyardChef]

Thank You. Best, Rik

[@sharonwilliams2757]

CHEF RIK THIS LOOKS DELICIOUS 👌😋❤️❤️

[@BackyardChef]

Glad you like them. Best, Rik

[@RichardNewell-gr8ow]

Another great dish, thanks rik Richie south wales uk

[@BackyardChef]

Hope you enjoy, mate. Thank You. Best, Rik

[@PaoloBanke]

Pretty enough and tasty enough, often the humble spud needs a little help and what better than a bit of cheese :).

[@BackyardChef]

I agree. I think we have been lucky enough to have spuds along the way - Not just fries and chips. Don't get me wrong, I like both. However, when talking with the younger generation - they (not all) say they have no idea about mashed potatoes, etc - My Mum makes them. Shame, really. I do think the time is coming around when folks will have to cook again. Thank You. Best, Rik

[@PaoloBanke]

@@BackyardChef Far too many convenience meals in the supermarkets now unfortunately, that and many parents now have so much entertainment either TV the computer or indeed the mobile to take the time to either learn or indeed teach. It is what I like about the likes of your posts, it keeps cooking both alive and simple so anyone can have a go or just get a few ideas.

[@lilliankeane5731]

Lovely potato dish , very tasty and looks posh😂.

[@BackyardChef]

It does - an old one that did the rounds years ago. Thank You. Best, Rik

[@audreycasassa1683]

Looks good!

[@BackyardChef]

Thank You. Best, Rik

[@AudreyWenham]

Back in the day would do Duchess potatoes to serve with Game and a green veg. Haven’t done them for years and now I think I would find them a bit a faff! But they do look very enticing. ❤

[@BackyardChef]

Yes its one step up from normal mash - however my word they are good! Love the crispy outside and the fluffy inside. I couldn't stop walking past and grabbing one. Thank You. Best, Rik

[@iulianabrezeanu8001]

Multumesc, Rik!

[@BackyardChef]

Thank You. Best, Rik

[@susan_elizabeth]

How pretty! I'm so hungry now! Today would have been a good day to be your assistant! Delicious!

[@BackyardChef]

That would be amazing! Thank You. Best, Rik

[@sgtmark8844]

Coming to a table close to me soon 😋

[@BackyardChef]

Love it! Thank You. Best, Rik

[@michaelamann3060]

Delicious 😋

[@BackyardChef]

Thank You. Best, Rik

[@brendarigdonsbrensden.8350]

Been away for a few days on the N.A.S.A. coast but no launches. I remember these being very posh on a plate with roast beef and veg. They taught us well in “domestic science” back then. Wtg Rik! ❤️

[@BackyardChef]

Aye! Its an old one. Nice though. Thank You. Best, Rik

[@janwong9437]

Wow I could eat one or or half a dozen of them Rik 😂👍

[@BackyardChef]

Agreed! I had trouble walking past and not picking another up. Thank You. Best, Rik

[@janwong9437]

@ 😂 they just draw you in with their deliciousness

[@BackyardChef]

@@janwong9437 Agreed! Thank You. Best, Rik

[@suzymatwetwe]

Yum! Do you think that they'll go well with the Christmas ham that I'm making? I want a couple of side dishes and this looks as though they'd go well together?

[@BackyardChef]

Yes, definitely. Thank You. Best, Rik

[@kellydlowery3]

Omg! Yum

[@BackyardChef]

Thank You. Best, Rik

[@ChandraMalone-cy1tg]

Yummy 😊

[@BackyardChef]

Thank You. Best, Rik

[@topcat1746]

To dry my potatoes I use an old Irish trick, drain them, set them aside in the saucepan, loosely crumple a clean cotton tea towel and place over them for a few mins, it catches the steam. Or you can drain them in a colander, put the tea towel over and heat milk, cream and butter in the pan before you add the spuds. Can these be made in advance, Rik, and frozen? Love from Ireland ☘️

[@BackyardChef]

I'm thinking you are making to the mash stage - yes - just watch for too much fluid content. Cooked can be frozen too. Reheat slow in the oven. Thank You. Best, Rik

[@topcat1746]

@@BackyardChef thanks, Rik. I’d really appreciate it if you’d include a comment about freezing your gorgeous recipes coz due to a health condition my energy is very limited and the more I can make and freeze successfully the better ❤

[@DwayneDibbley]

I was thinking about these yesterday when you were drying out your mashed spuds. Pomme Anne / 1000 layer spuds next?

[@BackyardChef]

Thank You. Best, Rik

[@BlackJesus8463]

nice!

[@BackyardChef]

Thank You. Best, Rik

[@Tinatortoise]

If you don't have a piping bag, my Mam forked hers into 'haystacks'. I am sure she'd have used a whole egg though, no waste x

[@BackyardChef]

Thank You. Best, Rik

[@ramblinroam]

I can't make mash without a lot of leftovers can this be done with the leftover mashed potatoes from say the night before??

[@BackyardChef]

You certainly can. I think it's a fantastic idea. Thank You. Best, Rik

[@ramblinroam]

@BackyardChef perfect Thanks now these are for dinner tonight!

[@generybarczyk6993]

Perhaps the Parmesan converts these to _Patate Duchessa._ Might work on the specials menu.

[@BackyardChef]

It's definitely an option! Thank You. Best, Rik

[@SSRT_JubyDuby8742]

Like deployed 👍

[@BackyardChef]

Thank You. Best, Rik

[@charlesscaife4266]

When is the book of recipes coming out? Long overdue!

[@BackyardChef]

Good question! Thank You. Best, Rik

[@dizzyprepper7850]

I have no skills, but I think that even I can do this.

[@BackyardChef]

You got this. Thank You. Best, Rik

[@priscillajoseph765]

Could be a kind of finger food at a party i thought?

[@BackyardChef]

Yes indeed - can be piped smaller too. I will be honest and say the day of filming every time I walked past I had one - really tasty! Thank You. Best, Rik

[@bonnieobrien1478]

😳🤯❤👏👏👏👏👏😀😀

[@BackyardChef]

Thank You. Best, Rik