Duck Breast Gruyere and Prosciutto Bites
Looking for a quick and easy appetizer for your guests? These Duck Breast bites seamlessly pair gruyere, prosciutto, and the delicious flavor of duck. Perfect to serve at large parties or family gatherings.
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Ingredients
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2 Duck Breast, Defrosted
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8 Slices Prosciutto
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8 oz. Gruyere
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1 Tbsp. Fresh Rosemary, Chopped
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1 tsp. Fresh Thyme Leaves
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3 Tbsp. Honey
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1 Tbsp. Red Wine Vinegar
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16 Toothpicks
Directions
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1
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Score Duck Breast skin in 1/4" intervals, being careful not to cut into the meat. Rotate breast and score again, making a crisscross pattern. Sprinkle with salt and pepper on both sides.
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2
Start with a cool pan. Place duck skin side down in sauté pan, then turn to medium-low heat. Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes to render fat. Flip and sear for 1-2 minutes.
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3
Remove Duck Breast from pan (we will finish it in the oven). Dice up each duck breast into 8 cubes.
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4
Dice up Gruyere cheese into 16 cubes. Slice each prosciutto slice in half lengthwise.
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5
Place 1 cube of Duck Breast under 1 gruyere cheese cube and wrap with prosciutto half slice. Secure with toothpick. Repeat for each bite.
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6
Whisk together honey, red wine vinegar, rosemary, ¼ tsp. salt, and fresh thyme to make a glaze.
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7
Bake Duck Breast Bites for 5 minutes. Remove from oven, brush with glaze, then return to the oven for 5 more minutes. Let cool for a few minutes and serve.
