Game is growing in popularity. This simple quail recipe calls for only five ingredients, including salt and pepper. The prep is quick and easy and the end result is a treat for the taste buds.

Ingredients: 

  • 8 quail, dressed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 8 bacon slices
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted

Directions:

  1. Sprinkle quail with salt and pepper, and wrap with bacon slices. Place, breast side down, in a roasting pan. Brush with melted butter.

  2. Bake at 425° for 10 minutes; reduce heat to 325°, and bake, covered, 40 to 45 minutes or until done. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.