Meanings
nounDelmonico potatoes pl (plural only)
- pluralplural onlyA dish of mashed potato topped with grated cheese and buttered breadcrumbs, then baked until golden brown and served steaming.
Origin
Originated by Delmonico's restaurant in New York City, as an accompaniment to Delmonico steak.
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APA
Delmonico potatoes. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Delmonico%20potatoes
MLA
“Delmonico potatoes.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Delmonico%20potatoes. Accessed November 5, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Delmonico potatoes,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Delmonico%20potatoes.
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