JALAPENO QUAIL APPETIZERS

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"My husband quail-hunts every season, and this recipe has become our favorite way to serve the birds. The bacon keeps the meat from drying out, and the jalapeno lends a little zip," shares Diana Johnston of Kingston, Oklahoma, "I sometimes serve these cute bundles as a main dish."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 large jalapeno peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded
12 boneless quail breasts (about 1 pound)
12 bacon strips
1 bottle (16 ounces) Italian salad dressing

Steps:

  • Cut each jalapeno half into three long strips. Place a strip widthwise in the center of each quail breast; roll up from a short side. Wrap each with a bacon strip and secure with toothpicks. , Place in a large resealable plastic bag. Add salad dressing; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., Drain and discard marinade. Grill appetizers, covered, over indirect medium heat for 16-20 minutes or until quail juices run clear and bacon is crisp, turning occasionally.

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