Country style quail

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
30Dove breasts
1poundsBacon
1mediumOnion, thinly sliced
3Egg yolks
2cupsHalf and half
1teaspoonSweet Hungarian paprika
Salt and pepper

Directions

In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels.

Place sliced onion and quail in the skillet and brown in the bacon fat. Salt and pepper the birds. Remove birds and onions from skillet and place in a warm overn (150-200F). Pour off all but 3 tablespoons of bacon fat. Mix the egg yolks and the half and half. Add mixture to the bacon fat in the skillet and cook over low heat just to thicken, stirring constantly. Do not boil. Stir in paprika and serve sauce with quail and fried potatoes.