Cornish Hens With Cornbread Stuffing Recipe

Name: Cornish Hens With Cornbread Stuffing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Stuffing; 1/4 lb unsalted butter (1 stick); 1 cup yellow onion, chopped; 1 1/2 cups celery, diced (about 3 stalks); 3 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, chopped; 5 cups coarsely crumbled cornbread; 1/2 cup chicken stock; Hens; 6 Cornish hens (1 1/4- 1 1/2 pounds); 2 cups sliced yellow onions (about 2 onions); kosher salt; fresh ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Servings: persons

Stuffing
1/4 lb unsalted butter (1 stick)
1 cup yellow onion, chopped
1 1/2 cups celery, diced (about 3 stalks)
3 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, chopped
5 cups coarsely crumbled cornbread
1/2 cup chicken stock
Hens
6 Cornish hens (1 1/4- 1 1/2 pounds)
2 cups sliced yellow onions (about 2 onions)
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

1
Preheat oven to 400*F.
2
To make stuffing:.
3
Melt butter in a medium saute pan, add the onion, and cook over medium low heat for 8 minutes, until translucent. Remove from heat and add celery, parsley, cornbread, and chicken stock. Mix well, set aside.
4
For the hens:.
5
Rinse them inside and out, removing any pin feathers, and pat outsides dry. In a roasting pan that's just large enough to hold the hens loosely, toss in the onions and then place the hens on top, breast side up. Sprinkle the insides of the hens with salt and pepper and loosely fill the cavities with the stuffing. If there is any stuffing leftover, bake it in a separate pan until heated through.
6
Tie the legs of each hen together and tuck the wings under the bodies. Brush with melted butter, sprinkle with salt and pepper and roast for 50-60 minutes, until skin is browned and the juices run clear when you cut between a leg and thigh.
7
Remove from oven, cover with foil and allow to rest for about 15 minutes. Serve a whole hen per person. Enjoy!

780

kcal

Calories

Fat

105

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.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Stuffing, 1/4 lb unsalted butter (1 stick), 1 cup yellow onion, chopped, 1 1/2 cups celery, diced (about 3 stalks), and more.

Yes, Cornish Hens With Cornbread Stuffing falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cornish Hens With Cornbread Stuffing

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