Cornish Game Hens With Bacon And Cranberry Sauce Recipe

Name: Cornish Game Hens With Bacon And Cranberry Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Cornish hens, halved lengthwise; salt; pepper; 2 slices bacon, cut in half; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 chicken bouillon cube; 1 cup hot water; 2 tablespoons flour; 1 cup water; 3 tablespoons whole berry cranberry sauce; 1 (4 ounce) can canned mushroom slices, can use 1/2 lb. fresh sliced mushrooms

Servings: persons

2 Cornish hens, halved lengthwise
salt
pepper
2 slices bacon, cut in half
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 chicken bouillon cube
1 cup hot water
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup water
3 tablespoons whole berry cranberry sauce
1 (4 ounce) can canned mushroom slices, can use 1/2 lb. fresh sliced mushrooms

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2
Season hens with salt and pepper.
3
Place, cut side down, in large shallow roasting pan.
4
Put 1/2 slice of bacon on each half hen.
5
Sprinkle with lemon juice.
6
Dissolve bouillon cube in the boiling water and add to the bottom of the pan.
7
Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until juice runs clear when thigh is pierced with a fork. Baste often with pan drippings.
8
When hens are done, remove to a serving platter.
9
Pour pan drippings into medium saucepan.
10
Blend flour into the drippings.
11
Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until browned.
12
Gradually add 1 cup of water. Cook, stirring contanstly, until smooth and thickened.
13
Stir in cranberry sauce and mushrooms.
14
Add salt and pepper to taste.
15
Simmer 10 minutes and serve over the hens.
16
Serve with rice.

199

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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 hens, halved lengthwise, salt, pepper, 2 slices bacon, cut in half, and more.

Yes, Cornish Game Hens With Bacon And Cranberry Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry 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 Bacon And Cranberry Sauce

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