Quail Stuffed with Cornbread and Andouille Dressing (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Quail Stuffed with Cornbread and Andouille Dressing (Emeril Lagasse)
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Ingredients:

  • 8 quail , breastbone removed and split down the back (about 3 1/2 oz each)
  • 4 tsp rustic rub , recipe follows
  • 2 cups cornbread and andouille dressing, recipe follows
  • southern cooked greens , recipe follows

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Lay the quail, skin side down, on a work surface. Season with the rub. Divide the cornbread dressing into 8 equal portions and shape into balls. Place a ball in the center of each quail and bring the sides of the birds together to overlap.
  3. Place the quail, breast side up, in lightly buttered baking pan and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until crispy and brown.
  4. Mound the greens in the center of the platter. Arrange the quail on top of greens.
  5. Rustic Rub:
  6. 8 tablespoons paprika
  7. 3 tablespoons cayenne
  8. 5 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
  9. 6 tablespoons garlic powder
  10. 3 tablespoons onion powder
  11. 6 tablespoons salt
  12. 2 1/2 tablespoons dried oregano
  13. 2 1/2 tablespoons dried thyme
  14. Combine all ingredients and store in an air-tight container.
  15. Cornbread and Andouille Dressing:
  16. 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  17. 1/2 pound andouille sausage, finely chopped
  18. 1/2 cup chopped onions
  19. 1/4 cup chopped bell peppers
  20. 1/4 chopped celery
  21. 4 cups crumbled cornbread
  22. 2 cups water
  23. 3/4 teaspoon salt
  24. 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
  25. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat and brown the andouille about 3 minutes. Add the onions, bell peppers, and celery. Saute for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are wilted. Add the cornbread and water and mix well. Season with the salt and cayenne. Cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  26. Let cool to room temperature before stuffing.
  27. Southern Cooked Greens:
  28. 1/4 pound bacon, chopped
  29. 1 cup julienne onions
  30. Salt and pepper
  31. Pinch cayenne
  32. 1 tablespoon minced shallots
  33. 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  34. 1 (12-ounce) bottle beer
  35. 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  36. 1 teaspoon molasses
  37. 3 pounds greens, such as mustard greens, collard greens, turnip greens, kale, and spinach, cleaned and stemmed
  38. In a large pot, render bacon until crispy, about 5 minutes. Add the onions and cook for about 6 to 7 minutes or until the onions are wilted. Season the mixture with salt, pepper and pinch of cayenne. Add the shallots and garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the beer, vinegar, and molasses. Stir in the greens, a third at a time, pressing the greens down as they start to wilt. Cook the greens, uncovered for about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 443.93 Kcal (1859 kJ)
Calories from fat 131.47 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.61g 22%
Cholesterol 276.8mg 92%
Sodium 771.1mg 32%
Potassium 190.08mg 4%
Total Carbs 66.89g 22%
Sugars 18.98g 76%
Dietary Fiber 2.42g 10%
Protein 12g 24%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 3.4mg 19%
Calcium 175.5mg 18%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 299.88 Kcal (1256 kJ)
Calories from fat 88.81 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.87g 22%
Cholesterol 186.98mg 92%
Sodium 520.89mg 32%
Potassium 128.4mg 4%
Total Carbs 45.18g 22%
Sugars 12.82g 76%
Dietary Fiber 1.63g 10%
Protein 8.11g 24%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 2.3mg 19%
Calcium 118.6mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.6
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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