Duck Poppers Recipe

Name: Duck Poppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 1/2 pound cream cheese (recommended: Philadelphia); 2 tablespoons Cajun spices (2 teaspoons paprika, 2 teaspoons cayenne, 2 teaspoons garlic powder); 3/4 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasonings; 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes; 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt; 6 fresh jalapeno pepper slices; 6 white onions slices; 2 slices thinly sliced bacon, cut into thirds

Servings: persons

1/2 pound cream cheese (recommended: Philadelphia)
2 tablespoons Cajun spices (2 teaspoons paprika, 2 teaspoons cayenne, 2 teaspoons garlic powder)
3/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasonings
1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
6 fresh jalapeno pepper slices
6 white onions slices
2 slices thinly sliced bacon, cut into thirds

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2 skinless liberty duck breasts
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Mix all the ingredients thoroughly in a small bowl.
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Cover and refrigerate until needed.
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Italian zesty dressing:
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Whisk all the ingredients in a medium bowl until blended.
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For the duck poppers:
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Slice each duck breast, horizontally, into 3 slices.
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Cover the slices with plastic wrap and lightly pound until thin.
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Put 1 jalapeno pepper slice, 1 onion slice and 1 tablespoon Cajun cream cheese on 1 end of each slice.
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Roll up and wrap in a piece of the bacon.
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Secure the roll with a toothpick to hold the bacon in place.
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Add them to the zesty Italian dressing and marinate for 2 hours.
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Preheat a grill pan or grill over medium heat.
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Add the duck poppers and cook just until bacon is done!
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Remove them from the grill, transfer to a serving platter and serve.
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This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant.
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The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound cream cheese (recommended: Philadelphia), 2 tablespoons Cajun spices (2 teaspoons paprika, 2 teaspoons cayenne, 2 teaspoons garlic powder), 3/4 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup red wine vinegar, and more.

Yes, Duck Poppers falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Duck Poppers

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