Quail in mushroom gravy

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¾cupAll-purpose flour, divided
1teaspoonSalt
½teaspoonPepper
6Quail (1/3 to 1/2 pound each)
½cupButter or margarine
½poundsFresh mushrooms, sliced
2cupsChicken broth
2teaspoonsMinced fresh thyme or 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
Hot cooked noodles, optional

Directions

Combine ½ cup flour, salt and pepper; coat each quail. Melt butter in a skillet; brown the quail. Transfer to an ungreased 2-½-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. Yield: 6 servings.

The Taste of Home Recipe Book 2nd Edition 1996 Recipe Collection