Duchess-potatoes
plural noun
1.
mashed potatoes mixed with cream, eggs, butter, and seasonings, piped onto a baking sheet or platter, sprinkled with grated cheese, and browned in the oven.
noun
mashed potatoes, butter, egg yolks, and seasoning used as a garnish or fried in small cakes; also called duchesse potatoes , [pommes duchesse]
Word Origin
French ‘duchess’
Usage Note
cooking
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