Smothered Quail

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Servings: 6 servings
Prep Time: 30 min
Cook Time: 40 min
Difficulty: Easy

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6   quail breasts
1   medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoon tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup mushrooms, sauteed
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
2 tablespoon flour
1 1/2 cup milk
salt and pepper
1 teaspoon Kitchen Bouquet
1 cup sour cream

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Arrange the birds in a casserole dish. In a medium saucepan, saute the onion, mushrooms, and celery in the butter. Add flour and stir well to blend. Slowly add the milk to make a cream sauce. Salt and pepper to taste and add Kitchen Bouquet.

Pour over the birds. Cover the dish with foil and bake at 350 degrees F for approx 20 minutes. Remove some of the cooking liquid and combine with the sour cream. Bake uncovered for approximately 20 minutes more.

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