Cornish Game Hens With Apricot Rice Stuffing Recipe

Name: Cornish Game Hens With Apricot Rice Stuffing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms; 3/4 cup chopped pecans; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 6 tablespoons butter, divided; 1 cup cooked wild rice; 1/2 cup chopped dried apricot; 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 4 (24 ounce) Cornish hens (24 oz each); 1/2 cup apricot preserves (no sugar added); 1 tablespoon white vinegar

Servings: persons

1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
3/4 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup chopped onion
6 tablespoons butter, divided
1 cup cooked wild rice
1/2 cup chopped dried apricot
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 (24 ounce) Cornish hens (24 oz each)
1/2 cup apricot preserves (no sugar added)
1 tablespoon white vinegar

1
In large skillet, saute the mushrooms, pecans, and onion in 4 tbsp butter until tender. Stir in the rice, apricots, parsley, salt, pepper, and cayenne.
2
Spoon about 3/4 cup rice mixture into each hen; tie legs together with kitchen string. Place hens, breast side up, on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Melt remaining butter; brush over hens.
3
Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 1-3/4 to 2 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 180 degrees for hens and 165 degrees for stuffing. In a small saucepan, warm preserves and vinegar; spoon over hens. Bake 15 minutes longer.

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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 cup sliced fresh mushrooms, 3/4 cup chopped pecans, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 6 tablespoons butter, divided, and more.

Yes, Cornish Game Hens With Apricot Rice Stuffing 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.

Cornish Game Hens With Apricot Rice Stuffing

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