Smothered Quail - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (4 to 6 oz.) ready to cook quail
salt and pepper (if desired)
1/4 c. butter
1/2 c. chopped onions
1/2 c. light cream
1 tsp. cornstarch

Preparation

Split quail in halves lengthwise and brown in skillet in 1/4 cup butter.
Season with salt and pepper. Top with onions and add light cream. Cover and simmer about 30 minutes. Remove quail to a warm platter. Blend 2 tablespoons cold water into cornstarch. Add to pan drippings. Simmer and stir until thick and bubbly.
Pour gravy over quail.
Makes 4 servings.