Thursday, March 8, 2012

Roast Texas Bandera Quail for Two


4 quail (cleaned and rinsed)
1/2 cup mushrooms (you pick a variety or mix) , chopped relatively small
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Salt
Ground black pepper
Ground cayenne pepper
Olive oil

   
1.  Pre-heat the oven to 325-degrees F. Lightly grease small roasting pan or sheet pan.
2.  Lightly brush each quail, inside and out, with olive oil, season with salt and black pepper.
3.  In a large skillet, over medium heat, melt the butter and saute the mushrooms to soft/tender.
4.  Fold in bread crumbs. Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
5.  Stuff each quail with mushroom mix.
6.  Place quail breast-side up, spaced apart.  
7.  Bake uncovered for 45 mins.  Baste 2 times with olive oil throughout cooking time.
8.  Rest 5 minutes.
9.  Serve two quail to a person.

Enjoy!

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