Cornish Hens With Savory-Sweet Stuffing

1. 1

   Rinse hens with cold water; pat dry.

2. 2

   Combine 1 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Sprinkle cavities and outside of hens evenly with salt mixture. Set hens aside.

3. 3

   Peel apple, and cut into 1-inch cubes.

4. 4

   Combine apple, remaining 1/2 tsp. salt, remaining 1/4 tsp. pepper, squash, and next 4 ingredients in a medium bowl, tossing to coat.

5. 5

   Stuff hen cavities with apple mixture; place extra mixture in a lightly greased 11- x 7-inch baking dish. Place hens on top of apple mixture; cover tightly with aluminum foil.

6. 6

   Bake at 350u00b0 for 45 minutes; remove foil, and bake 45 more minutes or until meat juices run clear and an instant-read thermometer inserted into thigh registers 180u00b0 and internal temperature in center of stuffing registers 190u00b0. Remove from oven; let stand 5 minutes before serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.