Paper Bag Grouse With Brussels Sprouts

  1. 6 grouse with giblets
  2. 2 cloves of garlic, halved
  3. 10 tbsp. butter
  4. 3/4 c. chopped onion
  5. 1/2 lb. mushrooms, sliced
  6. 3/4 c. Madeira
  7. 1/2 c. chopped walnuts
  8. 1 tsp. salt
  9. 1/4 tsp. rosemary leaves
  10. Dash of pepper
  11. Shortening
  12. 2/3 c. chicken bouillon
  13. 2 10-oz. packages frozen California Brussels sprouts

Chop giblets. Brown garlic in 6 tablespoons butter in skillet; remove garlic. Saute onion and giblets for about 10 minutes in garlic butter; add mushrooms, 1/2 c. Maderia, walnuts and seasonings. Cook until mushrooms are tender and liquid is reduced. Spoon stuffing into grouse; truss. Dot each grouse with 1 teaspoon butter. Place grouse in small brown paper bags; fold over ends. Brush paper bags with shortening on all sides. Place in shallow roasting pan. Bake in 400-degree oven for 10 minutes; reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes longer. Bring bouillon and remaining wine to a boil in saucepan; add Brussels sprouts, cooking just until tender. Drain; toss in remaining butter. Serve with grouse.