Baked Rattlesnake

BAKED RATTLESNAKE     

   

1 rattlesnake

1 recipe thin cream sauce

1/4 lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced

2 limes, sliced thin

1 tsp. basil

1 tsp. white pepper

1 tsp. rosemary

Skin the snake; dress and wash in cold water. Cut into 3-inch sections and place in a large baking dish. Cover with cream sauce and add the mushrooms, limes, basil, pepper, and rosemary. Cover tightly.

Bake in 300 degree oven for 1 hour or until done. One large can of sliced mushrooms may be substituted for fresh mushrooms.