Cornish Game Hens With Stuffing Recipe

Name: Cornish Game Hens With Stuffing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (1 lb.) game hens; 2 Tbsp. slivered almonds; 3 Tbsp. butter; 1/3 c. uncooked long grain rice; 1 chicken bouillon cube; 1 tsp. lemon juice; salt and pepper to taste; 2 Tbsp. finely chopped onion; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 c. water; 3 oz. chopped mushrooms

Servings: persons

1
Season game hens inside and out with salt and pepper.
2
In small saucepan, cook almonds, rice and onion in butter for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
3
Add water, bouillon cube, lemon juice and salt.
4
Bring mixture to boiling, stirring to dissolve cube.
5
Reduce heat; cover and simmer slowly about 20 to 25 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is fluffy.
6
Stir in drained mushrooms.
7
Lightly stuff hens with rice mixture.
8
Place, breast up, on rack in shallow baking pan.
9
Brush with melted butter. Roast, covered, at 400u00b0 for 30 minutes.
10
Uncover and roast 1 hour longer, basting with butter last 15 minutes.

240

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 (1 lb.) game hens, 2 Tbsp. slivered almonds, 3 Tbsp. butter, 1/3 c. uncooked long grain rice, and more.

Yes, Cornish Game Hens With Stuffing 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cornish Game Hens With Stuffing

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