Cranberry-Glazed Cornish Hens With Wild Rice

1. 1

   Prepare rice according to package directions. Stir in celery, almonds and half of cranberry sauce; cool.

2. 2

   Preheat oven to 425u00b0F. Spoon about 3/4 cup rice mixture into cavity of each hen. Tie drumsticks together with string and place on rack in roasting pan. Brush each hen with oil.

3. 3

   Roast hens, basting occasionally with oil, 35 to 45 minutes or until done (internal temp 180u00b0F for hens, center of stuffing 165u00b0F).

4. 4

   Meanwhile, heat remaining cranberry sauce in small saucepan until melted. Remove hens from oven; remove and discard string.

5. 5

   Remove stuffing from hen and hand divide among 8 plates. Cut each hen in half down the backbone and plate with wild rice stuffing. Spoon melted cranberry sauce over hens before serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.