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Smoked Duck Queso

Name: Smoked Duck Queso
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: North America
Ingredients: 12 oz Maple Leaf Farms Ground Duck; 2 Tbsp Ancho Chili Powder; 1 Tbsp Cumin; 1 Tbsp Smoked Paprika; 1 tsp Garlic Powder; 1 tsp Onion Powder; 1/2 tsp Thyme; 1/2 tsp Oregano; ¼ tsp Salt; 1 can Tomatoes with Green Chilies; 1/2 cup Heavy Cream; 16 oz White Velveeta cut into large cubes; 2 cups Gouda, shredded; 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese shredded; 4 Cloves Garlic, minced; ½ cup Fresh Cilantro; Tortilla Chips

Explore flavors south of the border with Smoked Duck Queso! This recipe inspired by Mexican Choriqueso is a crowd favorite. We use our Ground Duck and blend it with spices similar to Pork Chorizo. Then we put together a blend of white cheeses and finish it off in the smoker to create this delicious cheesy dish.

Ingredients

12 oz Maple Leaf Farms Ground Duck
2 Tbsp Ancho Chili Powder
1 Tbsp Cumin
1 Tbsp Smoked Paprika
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1 tsp Onion Powder
1/2 tsp Thyme
1/2 tsp Oregano
¼ tsp Salt
1 can Tomatoes with Green Chilies
1/2 cup Heavy Cream
16 oz White Velveeta cut into large cubes
2 cups Gouda, shredded
1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese shredded
4 Cloves Garlic, minced
½ cup Fresh Cilantro
Tortilla Chips

Directions

1
Preheat smoker to 350 degrees F and add in wood chips/pellets.
2
Mix together Ancho chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano & salt. Add in Ground Duck and mix well.
3
Add all remaining ingredients (minus the cilantro) to a large cast iron pan or dutch oven. Place on smoker.
4
After 15 minutes, stir together. Cook for 30 more minutes stirring occasionally. Top with cilantro in the last few minutes. Serve with tortilla chips.