Cornish Hens With Cranberry Cornbread Stuffing Recipe

Name: Cornish Hens With Cranberry Cornbread Stuffing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the glaze:; 1 1/2 c. dried cranberries; 3 T honey; 1 T lemon juice; 1.5 c. warm water; 1/4 c. balsamic vinegar; 1/4 c. butter; For the stuffing:; 1/2 yellow onion, chopped; Dash of rosemary; 1 T flour; 1 c. cubed cornbread; 1 T bacon grease; 1 small egg (about half of 1 large egg), beaten; 3 T heavy cream; 1/4 c. chicken stock; 2 Cornish hens, rinsed and patted dry, seasoned liberally with salt and pepper; 2 T butter, softened

Servings: persons

For the glaze:
1 1/2 c. dried cranberries
3 T honey
1 T lemon juice
1.5 c. warm water
1/4 c. balsamic vinegar
1/4 c. butter
For the stuffing:
1/2 yellow onion, chopped
Dash of rosemary
1 T flour
1 c. cubed cornbread
1 T bacon grease
1 small egg (about half of 1 large egg), beaten
3 T heavy cream
1/4 c. chicken stock
2 Cornish hens, rinsed and patted dry, seasoned liberally with salt and pepper
2 T butter, softened

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0. Mix cranberries, honey, lemon juice, and warm water in a bowl. Set aside for 20 minutes or until cranberries are rehydrated. Strain fruit, reserving liquid. Chop berries, set aside.
2
Heat bacon grease and saute onions with rosemary until browned. Add cornbread and cranberries to pan, season with salt and pepper. Stir, remove from heat.
3
In small bowl, whisk egg, cream, stock. Pour over cornbread mixture. Stir.
4
Stuff hens with cornbread mixture. Dot birds with butter. Roast 40-45 minutes. While roasting, cook cranberry water, add balsamic vinegar and butter. Reduce until syrupy. Pour over hens during the last ten minutes of roasting time. Rest 10 minutes before serving

1307

kcal

Calories

Fat

102

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the glaze:, 1 1/2 c. dried cranberries, 3 T honey, 1 T lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Cornish Hens With Cranberry 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.

Cornish Hens With Cranberry Cornbread Stuffing

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