Ramekins of duchess potatoes


Ramekins of duchess potatoes
Duchess potatoes are a mix of mashed potato and egg yolks, cooked in the oven, in a decorative shape and delicious. In this recipe they top a ramekin containing a layer of mashed potato, cooked leek, and thinly sliced bacon.
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 55 min.
Cooking: 1 hour 10 min.
All in all: 2 hours 5 min.
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Stage 1 - ⌛ 20 min.
Ramekins of duchess potatoes : Stage 1
Peel and wash 1 kg potatoes.

Stage 2 - ⌛ 40 min.
Ramekins of duchess potatoes : Stage 2
Cook in salted boiling water until soft.

Stage 3 - ⌛ 10 min.
Ramekins of duchess potatoes : Stage 3
Put in a blender or a vegetable mill...

Stage 4 - ⌛ 2 min.
Ramekins of duchess potatoes : Stage 4
...until you have a classic mashed potato.

Stage 5 - ⌛ 5 min.
Ramekins of duchess potatoes : Stage 5
Divide mashed potato in two, salt and pepper the first half, then over a low heat add 100 g butter and 125 g cream while stirring constantly.

Set aside.

Stage 6 - ⌛ 2 min.
Ramekins of duchess potatoes : Stage 6
Make the duchess potatoes: salt and pepper the other half of the mashed potato, add 3 egg yolks and 3 egg yolks.

Stage 7 - ⌛ 1 min.
Ramekins of duchess potatoes : Stage 7
Whip until nicely smooth and yellow.

Stage 8 - ⌛ 5 min.
Ramekins of duchess potatoes : Stage 8
Cook 125 g small pieces of bacon in a frying pan without fat, until they are cooked but not browned.

Set aside.

Stage 9 - ⌛ 5 min.
Ramekins of duchess potatoes : Stage 9
Preheat your oven to 180°C or 356°F.

Start assembling the ramekins: butter the bottom, and put in a layer of mashed potao about 1 cm or 0.5 inch deep.

Stage 10 - ⌛ 5 min.
Ramekins of duchess potatoes : Stage 10
Add a layer of cooked leek.

Stage 11 - ⌛ 5 min.
Ramekins of duchess potatoes : Stage 11
Add some bacon.

Stage 12 - ⌛ 5 min.
Ramekins of duchess potatoes : Stage 12
And finish with a layer of duchess potatoes, if possible by using a forcing bag (it's prettier).

Stage 13 - ⌛ 20 min.
Ramekins of duchess potatoes : Stage 13
Cook in the oven until duchess potatoes are golden brown (about 20 minutes).

Stage 14
Ramekins of duchess potatoes : Stage 14
Serve hot.
Remarks
If you don't have a forcing bag, spread the duchess potatoes on top of ramekin, and shape with a fork.
Keeping: Several days in the fridge, covered by a plastic film.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe100 RDI=40 %390 RDI=40 %560 RDI=90 %3,570 RDI=180 %14,960 RDI: 180 %
Per 100 g6 RDI=2 %20 RDI=2 %30 RDI=5 %220 RDI=10 %900 RDI: 10 %
Per person10 RDI=5 %50 RDI=5 %70 RDI=10 %450 RDI=20 %1,870 RDI: 20 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman
Possible allergens in this recipe: milk, egg
How much will it cost?
  • For 8 people : 3.90 €
  • Per person : 0.50 €

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  • Haccp is a very strong and precise method, can you give me more details about the one you plan?
    Posted by jh october 17th 2011 at 13:36 n° 2
  • Im doind a haccp plan with critical control points for a class for this potato, can you help with that?
    Posted by shauna october 7th 2011 at 15:29 n° 1

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