If you’re curious about cooking French food at home, this Parmentier de Canard, also known as duck Parmentier, is a great place to start. It’s easy to make and offers the bold flavors you would expect from the country’s culinary tradition. This comforting recipe features a savory filling made from leftover duck and mushrooms, topped with rich mashed potatoes—think of it as an indulgent version of Shepherd’s pie, perfect for warming you up on cool days.
Easy to assemble but far from basic, this satisfying dish delivers a pleasing combination of flavors and textures: succulent duck meat, earthy mushrooms, velvety sauce, and a hearty mashed potato topping. The details make all the difference: First, using the white wine or pan juices from the braised duck adds an extra depth of flavor and enhances the taste of the sauce. Additionally, beurre manié is used as a smart shortcut ingredient to anchor the savory sauce. Unlike roux, which needs to be cooked to remove the raw flour taste, beurre manié can be simply mixed in the sauce at the end. Finally, incorporating heavy cream, butter, and a sprinkling of nutmeg into the mashed potatoes creates a rich and complex topping. The end result is a delightful dish that perfectly serves four, making it a great choice for a cozy dinner.
To make the Parmentier de Canard, you will need the following ingredients:
Place the chopped potatoes, 2 bay leaves, and ½ an onion in a large pot and cover with water. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Add salt to taste and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, 10-15 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large sauté pan, melt 1 tablespoon duck fat and add the chopped onions. Sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
Add the chopped duck meat and let heat thoroughly until the skin is slightly crispy.
Pour in 1 cup white wine or the pan juices from the braised duck and 1 cup water and bring to a simmer.
In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon flour and 1 tablespoon butter together to make beurre manié.
Add the beurre manié to the bubbling pan and stir until the sauce starts to thicken. Then, remove the pan from the heat. Set aside.
Drain the potatoes, and discard the bay leaves and onion. Mash the potatoes with a fork, adding 1 cup heavy cream and 2 tablespoons butter, until smooth. Season with salt, black pepper and nutmeg to taste.
Preheat the oven to 400 °F/200 °C.
Grease the baking dish with butter or duck fat and arrange the mushroom slices in an even layer on the bottom.
Place the duck meat and sauce on top of the mushrooms and spread out into an even layer.
Spoon the mashed potatoes over the top and spread to cover. Run a fork over the potatoes to make small peaks. Generously sprinkle the top with coarse salt and black pepper.
Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown on top.
Serve with a big green salad or a pile of garlicky greens like spinach or broccoli rabe.
This Parmentier de Canard is a comforting dish that showcases the delightful flavors of French cuisine, making it a perfect addition to your home cooking repertoire. We can't wait for you to try it out! When you do, please come back and share your thoughts in the comments below.
I tried making this Parmentier de Canard with leftover duck from a dinner party, and wow, it was a hit. The mashed potatoes were sooo creamy, and the duck flavor came through perfectly. Super easy to whip up too. Definitely gonna make again when I have more leftovers.
Super easy duck!
Made this Parmentier de Canard with some leftover duck from the weekend. Sooo simple to whip up and proper lush! The mash was totally creamy and the duck and mushrooms packed a punch. Perfect for chilly nights.
I made this Parmentier de Canard with leftover duck and it turned out amazing. It was so easy and the flavors were incredible. I served it at a dinner party and everyone couldn't stop raving. I felt like a gourmet chef for the night.
OMG! This Parmentier de Canard is seriously the bomb! 😍 I whipped it up with some leftover duck from last night's dinner, and wow, it was super simple yet packed with flavor! Feels like I’m dining in a cozy French bistro! Can't wait to make it again – total crowd-pleaser! 🦆🥔
Epic!
This Parmentier de Canard brought back memories of family dinners. Easy to make and delicious!
OMG, this Parmentier de Canard is legit amazing! I threw it together with leftover duck after a cozy dinner party, and it was a hit! So comforting, rich, and just yum! Totally my new fave dish!
