Jay D's Bites: Jalapeño Duck Poppers with Barbecue Cream Cheese

by Aimee Tortorich from Bite & Booze

Are you looking for the a cool way to use Jay D’s Louisiana Barbecue Sauce from your September Cajun Crate? Try these jalapeño duck poppers with barbecue cream cheese!  They are perfect for tailgating! Impress your friends with these and tell them to pick up some Jay D's! 

Jalapeño Duck Poppers with Jay D's Barbecue Glaze:

Yields 10-12 duck poppers

1 duck breast, sliced into ¼” slices (should result in 10-12 slices)

10 fresh jalapeño pepper slices, seeded

3 slices of bacon, sliced into thirds 

¼ cup of cream cheese

½ cup of Jay D’s Louisiana Barbecue Sauce, divided

Toothpicks

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.  

Lay bacon on sheet pan for 7-8 minutes.  Set aside and cool.

Combine cream cheese with 3 Tbs. of Jay D’s Louisiana Barbecue Sauce and set aside.

To assemble duck poppers, layer one slice of duck on top each piece of bacon.   Spoon a teaspoon of the barbecue cream cheese mixture on each piece of duck and top with a sliced jalapeño.  Roll up and secure with a toothpick.  

Place poppers on a sheet pan and parcook in the oven for 7 minutes.  Heat grill pan on medium high heat and grill for 3-5 minutes, while basting with Jay D’s Louisiana Barbecue Sauce and enjoy!

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