Pate de Campagne Recipe

Name: Pate de Campagne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 600 grams Minced meat (beef/pork); 1/2 large Onion; 5 Button mushrooms; 6 slice Bacon; 200 ml Bread crumbs (made from a pain de campagne or a baguette); 1 Egg; 10 grams Salt; 1 small amount Parsley, pistachios; 1 small amount Pepper, nutmeg; 2 tbsp Brandy; 6 Bay leaves; 1 Butter; 1 Seasonal vegetables; 1 Pesto, mustard

Servings: persons

600 grams Minced meat (beef/pork)
1/2 large Onion
5 Button mushrooms
6 slice Bacon
200 ml Bread crumbs (made from a pain de campagne or a baguette)
1 Egg
10 grams Salt
1 small amount Parsley, pistachios
1 small amount Pepper, nutmeg
2 tbsp Brandy
6 Bay leaves
1 Butter
1 Seasonal vegetables
1 Pesto, mustard

1
Combine the ingredients in a bowl, add minced meat, and mix and knead well until meat is sticky.
2
Chop the onion and mushrooms finely and stir fry with 1 tablespoon of butter.
3
Cool.
4
Add the onion, mushrooms and brandy to the bowl with the minced meat.
5
Mix and knead well.
6
Coat a mold with butter.
7
Line 3 bay leaves at the bottom and pack bacon tightly in the mold.
8
Fill the mold with the meat mixture, packing to remove air pockets.
9
Fold the bacon over the top.
10
Put 3 bay leaves and tap the mold slightly to remove air pockets.
11
Wrap the whole thing with aluminum foil, bake in a oven at 350F/180C for 1 hour immersed in hot water.
12
It's done when the centre of the pate is hot.
13
Place a weight over the aluminum foil and cool.
14
Leave it to rest in the fridge overnight if you can.
15
Remove the aluminum foil, bay leaves, and white fat from the pate.
16
Slice as you like and serve on a plate.
17
Serve aspic with pate.
18
Decorate the plate with seasonal vegetables, pesto and mustard to make it colorful.

518

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 600 grams Minced meat (beef/pork), 1/2 large Onion, 5 Button mushrooms, 6 slice Bacon, and more.

Yes, Pate de Campagne falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pate de Campagne

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Variations & substitutions

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