Cornish Game Hens Flambé Recipe

Name: Cornish Game Hens Flambé
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large onion, minced; 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, melted; 2 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced; 1/2 cup diced cooked ham; 1 1/2 cups cooked wild rice; 2 -4 tablespoons brandy; 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram; 1/4 teaspoon dried whole thyme; 6 (1 lb) Cornish hens; fresh coarse ground black pepper; 2 -4 tablespoons dry sherry; 1/4 cup chicken broth; 1/4 cup brandy

Servings: persons

1 large onion, minced
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, melted
2 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cup diced cooked ham
1 1/2 cups cooked wild rice
2 -4 tablespoons brandy
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon dried whole thyme
6 (1 lb) Cornish hens
fresh coarse ground black pepper
2 -4 tablespoons dry sherry
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup brandy

1
Saute onion in butter until tender; add the mushroom and ham and cook 3 to 5 more minutes or until the mushrooms are tender. Combine the mushroom mixture, rice, 2 to 4 tablespoons brandy, marjoram, and thyme.
2
Remove the giblets from hens (reserve for another use). Rinse hens with cold water and pat dry. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Stuff hens lightly with rice stuffing. Close cavity and secure with toothpicks. Truss and place the hens breast side up in baking pan large enough to fit them.
3
Bake hens at 350u00b0F for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours, depending on the hens' size.
4
Place hens on serving platter.
5
Combine the sherry and chicken broth; brush over hens. Heat 1/4 cup brandy in a small saucepan over medium heat (do NOT boil). Ignite with a long match and pour over hens after the flame dies down. Serve immediately.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large onion, minced, 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, melted, 2 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced, 1/2 cup diced cooked ham, and more.

Yes, Cornish Game Hens Flambé falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Cornish Game Hens Flambé

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