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Duck Mousse or Pate

Servings: 1 1/2 - 2 cups

Ingredients

  • 3 strips bacon diced
  • 1/4 cup onion finely minced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 1/3 cups skinless duck breast fillets, chopped into 1 - 2-inch chunks
  • 1/3 cup roasted pistachios
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries or "Craisins"
  • 1/2 cup goat cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves minced
  • 1 teaspoon freshly squeeed lemon juice
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Lightly brown bacon in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and duck breast and saute until duck is just cooked. Allow to cool.
  • Place pistachios and cranberries in a food processor and process until smooth. Add cooled duck mixture and pulse until smooth. Add goat cheese, parsley and lemon juice and continue processing until mixture is creamy and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve with crackers or toast points.