Cornish Hens With Almond Stuffing Recipe

Name: Cornish Hens With Almond Stuffing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 celery rib, chopped; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 3 tablespoons butter, divided; 2 cups crushed seasoned stuffing; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted; 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes; 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 4 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each); 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/8 teaspoon paprika

Servings: persons

1 celery rib, chopped
1/4 cup chopped onion
3 tablespoons butter, divided
2 cups crushed seasoned stuffing
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each)
1 garlic clove, minced
1/8 teaspoon paprika

1
In a large skillet, saute celery and onion in 1 tablespoon butter until tender. Stir in the stuffing, broth, almonds, parsley, poultry seasoning, salt and pepper. Spoon about 1 cup stuffing mixture into each hen; tie legs together with kitchen string.
2
Place hens breast side up on a rack in a shallow roasting pan; cover with foil. Bake at 375u00b0 for 40 minutes. In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt remaining butter with garlic and paprika. Uncover hens; baste with butter mixture.
3
Bake, uncovered, for 20-30 minutes longer or until juices run clear and a thermometer reads 180u00b0 for hens and 165u00b0 for stuffing.

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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 celery rib, chopped, 1/4 cup chopped onion, 3 tablespoons butter, divided, 2 cups crushed seasoned stuffing, and more.

Yes, Cornish Hens With Almond Stuffing 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 Hens With Almond Stuffing

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