Duchess Potatoes

A decorative way to serve mashed potatoes from the New England chapter of the United States Regional Cookbook, Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago, 1947. Cooking time approximate.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  cups mashed potatoes, hot
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2  eggs, separated

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 450F and butter a baking dish.
2. Combine the mashed potatoes, butter and salt with the beaten egg yolks; pipe into balls, hearts, or other shapes using a pastry bag.
3. Place in dish and brush with slightly beaten egg whites.
4. Brown in oven.