Rabbit In Stilton-Mustard Sauce

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   In a 9-by-13-inch baking pan, stir together oil, thyme, savory, and bay leaves.

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   Add rabbit and turn to coat evenly.

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   Cover and chill at least 1 hour or overnight.

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   Preheat oven to 375u00b0F.

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   In a bowl, stir mustard and water until smooth.

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   Turn rabbit over, then spread top of meat with half of mustard mixture.

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   Bake, uncovered, in a 375u00b0F oven for 20 minutes.

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   Turn meat over and spread other side with remaining mustard mixture.

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   Continue to bake, basting once or twice, until meat is no longer pink in thickest part (cut to test), 25 to 30 minutes more.

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    Place rabbit on a platter and keep warm. Place pan over medium-high heat and boil, stirring, until juices are reduced to 1/2 cup, about 8 minutes.

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    Add half and half, whisk until bubbling.

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    Add all but 2 tablespoons cheese and whisk until melted.

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    Pour sauce over rabbit; sprinkle with remaining cheese.

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    Serve on warmed plates.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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