Duck-Stuffed Jalapeño Poppers Recipe

What’s a better way to spice up your game meat than adding a little spice, literally? These duck-stuffed jalapeño poppers are amazing as an appetizer, snack, or main course.

Instructions:

Before cooking, soak 4 duck breasts in 1 quart of buttermilk overnight in refrigerator.

1. - Set oven to 400 degrees.
2. - Prepare duck spice rub, mixing salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cumin in a small bowl. Set aside.
3. - Prepare the cream cheese filling, mixing cream cheese, shredded cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and green onions in a bowl until combined. Set aside.
4. Remove duck breasts from buttermilk bath and pat to dry with a towel.
5. Pat seasoning into the breasts on both sides until coated. Cut each duck breast into 6 thin strips.
6. - Fill each jalapeño half with 1/12 of the cream cheese filling and 2 duck strips.
7. Wrap each stuffed jalapeño with a ½ slice of bacon and use a toothpick to hold the bacon the jalapeño popper together.
8. Place stuffed jalapeños on a greased baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes until tender.
9. Turn oven to broil and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until bacon is crispy.

Duck-Stuffed Jalapeño Poppers

12 jalapeno poppers