Cornish Game Hens With Cherry-Rice Stuffing Recipe

Name: Cornish Game Hens With Cherry-Rice Stuffing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter, softened; 1/2 cup sliced celery; 2 shallots, finely chopped; 1 cup cooked rice; 8 ounces cherries, pitted; 2 tablespoons chopped dried apricots; 2 teaspoons chopped parsley; 1 1/4 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 3 (1 1/2 lb) Cornish hens; 1/3 cup apricot jam

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup sliced celery
2 shallots, finely chopped
1 cup cooked rice
8 ounces cherries, pitted
2 tablespoons chopped dried apricots
2 teaspoons chopped parsley
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 (1 1/2 lb) Cornish hens
1/3 cup apricot jam

1
Preheat oven to 425u00b0F In skillet melt 2 tbsp butter over med heat.
2
Add celery and shallots; cook, stirring often, until tender, about 4 minute Remove from heat; stir in rice, cherries, apricots, parsley, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp pepper.
3
Rub hens with remaining butter; sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper.
4
Fill cavities with stuffing.
5
Place on rack in roasting pan.
6
Roast 15 minute Reduce oven temp to 350F roast 45 minute.
7
Stir 1 tbsp water into jam; brush over hens.
8
Roast until meat thermometer inserted into thigh registers 180F, about 15 minute.

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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: 4 tablespoons butter, softened, 1/2 cup sliced celery, 2 shallots, finely chopped, 1 cup cooked rice, and more.

Yes, Cornish Game Hens With Cherry-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 Cherry-Rice Stuffing

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