cornish game hens with stuffing
(4 ratings)
A fantastic recipe to make for a special dinner for 2! I make them in lots of different ways, but this way is nice for those romantic occasions and want them to be extra special and pretty. Enjoy!
Blue Ribbon Recipe
Cornish game hens are a wonderful turkey alternative for the holidays if you're not hosting a large crowd. Their golden skin is so appetizing. The buttery baste mixture adds tons of delicious flavor to the tender and juicy meat. Apples and bacon pair well with the simple stuffing.
— The Test Kitchen
@kitchencrew
(4 ratings)
yield
2 serving(s)
prep time
20 Min
cook time
45 Min
method
Roast
Ingredients For cornish game hens with stuffing
- STUFFING:
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1 boxBetty Crocker homestyle stuffing
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1apple, cored and diced
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2 slicecooked bacon, broken into pieces
- CORNISH GAME HENS:
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2cornish game hens, innards removed and insides rinsed and patted dry
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1 stickbutter
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1 tspseasoning salt
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1 tsppaprika
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1 tspgarlic powder
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1 tspdried thyme
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1/2 tspItalian seasoning
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1/4 tspcoarse ground pepper
How To Make cornish game hens with stuffing
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1Make stuffing according to package directions. Add in apples and bacon when fluffing with a fork. Set aside. -
2Remove anything inside the hens and rinse inside with cold water. Pat dry with paper towels. (Don't rub or you can have bits of paper towel left in there. Not good.)
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3In a small saucepan, melt butter on low. Add seasonings and spices. Stir well to mix. Remove from heat.
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4When the stuffing has cooled, stuff each bird. You may have a bit left over. Place in small baking dish with lid for extra helpings. ;)
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5Place hens into metal or glass 13x9 baking pan. Tie legs together and tuck wings under. Baste hens with a little butter mixture to coat.
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6Bake in preheated 350 F oven for 50 minutes to 1 hour. Baste with butter mixture every 15-20 minutes. When done, baste with any last remaining butter mixture over them.
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7Tent with foil covering to keep warm, and let rest til serving for at least 5-10 minutes.
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