Baked Cornish Game Hens Recipe

Name: Baked Cornish Game Hens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Cornish game hens; 1/2 cup melted butter; 1/2 onion, chopped; 1/2 stalk celery, chopped; 1/4 green bell pepper, chopped; 1 (4.5 ounce) can mushrooms, drained and chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; 1/4 cup melted butter

Servings: persons

2 Cornish game hens
1/2 cup melted butter
1/2 onion, chopped
1/2 stalk celery, chopped
1/4 green bell pepper, chopped
1 (4.5 ounce) can mushrooms, drained and chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup melted butter

1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
2
In a small bowl combine the 1/2 cup melted butter, onion, celery, bell pepper, mushrooms, garlic, basil, oregano and parsley.
3
Season hens inside and out with salt and pepper to taste, then stuff with equal amounts butter/vegetable mixture. Place stuffed birds in a 9x13 inch baking dish, breast side up. Drizzle with 1/4 cup melted butter.
4
Cover dish and bake in the preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours. Remove cover and brown at 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).

370

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Cornish game hens, 1/2 cup melted butter, 1/2 onion, chopped, 1/2 stalk celery, chopped, and more.

Yes, Baked Cornish Game Hens falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Baked Cornish Game Hens

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