cajun duck casserole

Recipe by
raymond spencer
st bernard, LA

I created a duck recipe for the first time. It's a cajun casserole, filled with sliced duck breast, penne pasta, mushrooms, and a creamy cajun duck sauce. It's so delicious!

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For cajun duck casserole

  • 1 c
    cubed American cheese
  • 4 Tbsp
    cajun seasoning, divided
  • 16 oz
    uncooked penne pasta
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 4
    duck breasts(skin-on), sliced
  • 1 md
    red onion, peeled and chopped
  • 3
    cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 Tbsp
    poultry seasoning mixed with brown sugar
  • 3 1/2 tsp
    black pepper
  • 1 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1 Tbsp
    margarine
  • 2 Tbsp
    teriyaki sauce
  • 1 c
    heavy cream
  • 3/4 c
    half and half
  • 3/4 c
    chicken broth
  • 3 Tbsp
    honey mustard
  • 8 oz
    monterey jack cheese, shredded

How To Make cajun duck casserole

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • 2
    Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Add cubed American cheese and 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning; mix well.
  • 3
    Cook penne pasta according to package directions; drain.
  • 4
    Transfer to a large bowl. Season with 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning and set aside.
  • 5
    Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced duck breasts, chopped red onion and sliced mushrooms. Begin to saute for 5 minutes until the duck is well done and the vegetables are tender.
  • 6
    Stir in poultry seasoning/brown sugar, black pepper, garlic powder and 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • 7
    Melt the margarine and heat the teriyaki sauce in a large saucepan over medium heat. Combine heavy cream, half and half, chicken broth, honey mustard and remaining cajun seasoning; stir well. Bring to a boil for 6 minutes until the sauce begins to thickened.
  • 8
    Add sauteed duck mixture and cooked penne pasta, mix together until combined. Remove from heat.
  • 9
    Pour into a prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle with shredded monterey jack cheese.
  • 10
    Bake for 25 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Cool completely for 8 minutes.
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