Steam the potatoes: Steam the baby potatoes until they are cooked. Let them cool slightly and slice them thinly.
Sautéing the chicory: Cut the chicory in half lengthwise. Chop the shallots and mince the garlic.
Caramelizing: Melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic and sauté until they start to color lightly. Add the chicory and cook until it begins to caramelize.
Deglazing: Season with salt and pepper. Deglaze with the white wine and let it reduce until the liquid is almost evaporated.
Assembling: Preheat the oven to 180°C. Place the potato slices at the bottom of a baking dish. Distribute the caramelized chicory and shallots over it.
Cheese and bacon: Generously sprinkle with the grated Comté cheese and distribute the smoked bacon on top.
Baking: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
Serving: Garnish the tartiflettes with mustard flowers, finely chopped chives, small pieces of pickle, and chamomile leaves.
Tips
Make sure that the potatoes do not become too soft during steaming, so that they retain their shape when compiling the tartiflette. For an extra tasteful twist you can add a little thyme or rosemary while caramelizing the chicory.