Preparation time
30 min
Total time
82 min
Servings
6
Calories / Serving
521 Cals
Difficulty
Average

Dive into the decadent world of French cuisine with this sumptuous Dauphinois gratin featuring the luxurious twist of duck confit! Originating from the Dauphiné region, this dish is a celebration of creaminess and flavor, marrying the rich, earthy notes of Comté cheese and the tender, savory goodness of duck. Fun fact: the French have been layering potatoes like this since the 18th century, often using the dish as a way to showcase the freshness of their local produce. You might want to keep a fork handy, as this dish is so delicious, you may just want to dive in headfirst! Perfect for impressing guests or indulging in a cozy night in, this gratin is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- 1000 g Potato
- 6 g Confit duck leg
- 2 g Clove of garlic
- 250 g Whole milk
- 250 g Whipping cream
- 5 g Salt
- 2 g Pepper
- 1 g Ground nutmeg
- 35 g Butter
Steps
Potato Slices
- Peel, sliced, and add 1000 g of potato in a container.
Duck Confit
- Preheat the oven at 180°C.
- Add 6 g of confit duck leg in the container.
- Debone the confit duck legs and shred the meat, discarding the skin and bones.
Garlic Infusion
- Cut into small pieces, and add 2 g of clove of garlic in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 3sec / 0°C / Speed 7. Scrape the sides of the bowl with the spatula
- Add 250 g of whole milk, 250 g of whipping cream, 5 g of salt, 2 g of pepper, 1 g of ground nutmeg in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 10:00min / 90°C / Speed 2.
- Transfer the content of the food processor bowl in the container.
Assembly and Baking
- Brush 20 g of butter on a baking dish.
- Layer half of the potato slices in the dish, followed by a layer of shredded duck confit, and top with the remaining potato slices.
- Pour the content of the container.
- Distribute 15 g of butter on a plate.
- Cook in the oven at 180°C during 50min.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the top is golden brown.
- Let it cool slightly before serving.
- Serve Hot.



