Making Duchess Potatoes Ahead of Time

[deb-in-mi]

Hi There,

I have 8 to dinner on Thursday and I thought I would these tomorrow:

Duchess Potatoes (Make Ahead Side Dish) | Mom On Timeout

Duchess Potatoes are an impressive, yet easy side dish that will wow friends and family! Individual servings that are ideal for entertaining!

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My question: Can I make them tomorrow (Wed.) and refrigerate them and then bake-off before the company comes. AND (what I'd really like to do) can I bake them tomorrow and just reheat them?

I'm guessing the answer is yes to both but I'd appreciate confirmation.

BTW - I saw that I posted a recipe for Duchess Potatoes in 2009 (link doesn't work now) - LOL

 

[Marg CDN]

I make several versions of Duchesse potatoes, often; I love potatoes. My fear would be that their surfaces dry out and then become like sheets of paper. (it seems so vivid that I must have tried this) If you could keep them very closely covered and then just prior to baking, dot them with a tiny bit of butter, that might work. But I think, ideally, freeze them shaped but uncooked. No surface treatment, then after just a little thawing, brush with egg wash and bake. But don't let them sit around on the counter for even an hour; bake them half-frozen. In fact, I am wondering if freezing would help them anyway, just to retain their shape as they are brushed.

hmmm...must try freezing them next time

 

[deb-in-mi]

This is so helpful!! Thank you so much Marg! This is what I'll do!

 

[monj]

Hi There,

I have 8 to dinner on Thursday and I thought I would these tomorrow:

Duchess Potatoes (Make Ahead Side Dish) | Mom On Timeout

Duchess Potatoes are an impressive, yet easy side dish that will wow friends and family! Individual servings that are ideal for entertaining!

www.momontimeout.com

My question: Can I make them tomorrow (Wed.) and refrigerate them and then bake-off before the company comes. AND (what I'd really like to do) can I bake them tomorrow and just reheat them?

I'm guessing the answer is yes to both but I'd appreciate confirmation.

BTW - I saw that I posted a recipe for Duchess Potatoes in 2009 (link doesn't work now) - LOL

ATK says they can be made up to 24 hours ahead of time. They have a unique technique when adding the butter. Good luck Deb!
They also have a Duchess potato casserole style with a striated top that looks fancy too. Gets rave reviews. LMK if you'd like that recipe too.

 

[deb-in-mi]

ATK says they can be made up to 24 hours ahead of time. They have a unique technique when adding the butter. Good luck Deb!
They also have a Duchess potato casserole style with a striated top that looks fancy too. Gets rave reviews. LMK if you'd like that recipe too.

Thank you so much!! Yay!

 

[Marg CDN]

This is so helpful!! Thank you so much Marg! This is what I'll do!

I think I ended up dreaming about them. I always found it frustrating to brush them and still have them keep their shapes. The shape is critical....why bother if no shape? I should have thought of freezing them a bit. Must try soon. Hope yours turn out perfectly, however created.