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Quail in Mushroom Gravy

Name: Quail in Mushroom Gravy
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, divided; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 6 quail (1/3 to 1/2 pound each); 1/2 cup butter; 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced; 2 cups chicken broth; 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme; Hot cooked noodles, optional

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Prep: 25 min. Bake: 40 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Sep. 12, 2022

We live in an area with many Southern plantations, and quail are abundant. I cook this tasty dish with rich mushroom gravy often when my two boys are home. They think it makes a great meal. -Jean Williams, Hurtsboro, Alabama

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Ingredients

3/4 cup all-purpose flour, divided
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
6 quail (1/3 to 1/2 pound each)
1/2 cup butter
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 cups chicken broth
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
Hot cooked noodles, optional

Directions

Combine 1/2 cup flour, salt and pepper; coat each quail. Melt butter in skillet; brown the quail. Transfer to an ungreased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. In the pan drippings, saute the mushrooms until tender. Add remaining flour and stir to make a smooth paste. Add broth and thyme, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil; boil for 1 minute or until thickened. Pour over the quail. Cover and bake at 350° for 40-50 minutes or until tender and juices run clear. Serve over noodles if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 249 calories, 18g fat (10g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 871mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein.

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