Stuffed Quail Breast

Prep: 1440 min Cook: 120 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

Juicy stuffed quail breasts are marinated in Italian dressing, then filled with spicy jalapenos, wrapped in bacon, and baked to perfection. The smoky flavors and tender meat make this dish ideal for special occasions or outdoor grilling enthusiasts seeking bold, savory bites.

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Ingredients

  • quail breasts
  • Italian dressing
  • 2 slices jalapeno peppers
  • melted butter
  • picante sauce
  • bacon

Instructions

  1. Marinate quail breasts overnight in Italian dressing.
  2. Split each breast on both sides of the bone and stuff with jalapeno pepper slices.
  3. Mix melted butter and picante sauce, then drizzle over each stuffed breast.
  4. Wrap one slice of bacon around each quail breast and secure with a toothpick.
  5. Wrap each assembled quail breast in heavy foil.
  6. Bake in an oven at 300°F (150°C) for approximately 2 hours.
  7. For added smoky flavor, cook on a smoker or pit for 2 hours.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

452 kcal 23% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 13.4g 27% DV
Total Fat 42.2g 54% DV
Carbs 4.6g 2% DV
Fiber 0.9g 3% DV
Sugar 3.4g 7% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 620.3mg 27% DV
Potassium 246.3mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 115mg 38% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 7.5mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 22.1mg 25% DV
Calcium 12.8mg 1% DV
Iron 1.2mg 7% DV
Diet fit Keto-friendly
Contains Milk

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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