1 prairie chicken
1/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. savory
Dash of thyme & basil
Slice bacon
1/4 c. butter

Dredge bird with flour, salt, pepper and savory. Sprinkle thyme and basil on strip of bacon; roll up and fasten with toothpicks. Place bacon roll in body cavity and close the opening. Brown bird in melted butter in skillet. Transfer to baking dish. Cover and bake in 325 degree oven for 60 minutes or until tender. Make gravy with milk or light cream, if desired.