Duck Tots w/ Goat Cheese Cream and Cherry-Cranberry Sauce

Hi. Here’s a messy cheesy carby pile of goodness to wreck all your hopes and dreams.

Duck Tots w- Cherry Sauce and Goat Cheese Crema | The Not So Desperate Housewife

I don’t do New Year’s Resolutions. Just not in me. You see, I have a sort of…problem…with actually doing things I’m told to do. Including things I tell myself to do. Or…tell others…to tell me..to tell myself to do.

Sure, there’s always that little voice in the back of my mind making polite suggestions to work out, eat more vegetables, clean my house, or whatever. But then stuff like this happens.

Duck Tots w- Cherry Sauce and Goat Cheese Crema || The Not So Desperate Housewife

Really, with the Road to the Superbowl and Awards Season in full swing, January is just an extension of the holiday season anyway. Aaand before you know it, it’s Valentine’s Day, so throw February in there, too. Why ruin a good thing?

Duck Tots with Cherry Sauce & Goat Cheese Crema | The Not So Desperate Housewife

Let’s be honest, either way I’m trolling for reasons to spend the day face down in a platter of tater tots.

Other children of the 80’s and 90’s…remember when they were such a staple of daily life from K through 12? I mean, MAYBE calling them a “vegetable” and basically throwing them at kids every single day was a wee bit irresponsible…but then again, it was totally awesome at the time.

I simply cannot imagine how I would have survived puberty without these little nuggets of unconditional love.

Duck Tots with Cherry Sauce and Goat Cheese Crema || Not So Desperate Housewife

And now? When I can dress them up with all of my favorite things in the world? Can’t even.

I challenge you to find anything that isn’t delicious on top of a crisp, steamy tater tot. Chocolate? Oh, hell yes. Think chocolate potato chips or chocolate pretzels but 10000 times better. Don’t question it, just love it.

Duck Tots w- Cherry Sauce and Goat Cheese Crema || Not So Desperate Housewife

So, yeah. Moderation has no place in my life this year. The kids walking the red carpet can do enough dieting for all of us.

Duck Tots w/ Goat Cheese Cream and Cherry-Cranberry Sauce

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 (28 oz) pkg tater tots
  • 1 c fresh or frozen cherries, pitted
  • 1 c whole fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1/2 c water
  • 1 T brown sugar
  • 2 t cornstarch
  • 8 oz goat cheese
  • 1 c chicken or vegetable stock
  • 1 t onion powder
  • 2 c cooked and shredded/chopped duck (hint: use leftovers!

Instructions

  1. Prepare the tater tots as directed.
  2. Meanwhile, place the cherries, cranberries, water, and sugar in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
  3. Bring to a boil, then use a spoon to mash up the berries. Whisk in the cornstarch and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until ready to use.
  4. Heat the chicken stock in another saucepan over medium high. When the stock begins to boil, reduce heat to medium and add the goat cheese and onion powder.
  5. Stir until cheese is completely melted. Reduce heat to low and simmer until the sauce is thickened.
  6. Reheat your duck, if desired.
  7. Assemble! Arrange the tater tots on a serving platter. Top with duck, cheese sauce, cherry-cranberry sauce, and garnishes of choice.
  8. Enjoy!
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