Festive Stuffed Cornish Game Hens Recipe

Name: Festive Stuffed Cornish Game Hens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped sweet onion; 1/4 cup chopped celery; 2 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 garlic clove, minced; 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided; 3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided; 2 cups cubed ciabatta bread; 3 medium navel oranges, peeled and sectioned; 1/2 cup dried cranberries; 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest; 4 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each); 1/2 cup orange juice

Servings: persons

1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
1/4 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
2 cups cubed ciabatta bread
3 medium navel oranges, peeled and sectioned
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
4 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each)
1/2 cup orange juice

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. In a large skillet, saute onion and celery in butter and 1 tablespoon oil until tender. Add the garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; cook 1 minute longer.
2
In a large bowl, combine the bread, oranges, cranberries, pecans and orange zest. Add onion mixture; toss to coat.
3
Loosely stuff hens with stuffing. Tuck wings under hens; tie drumsticks together. Rub with remaining oil; sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper. Place breast side up on a rack in a shallow roasting pan.
4
Roast 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until a thermometer reads 165u00b0 when inserted in center of stuffing and the thigh reaches at least 180u00b0, basting hens occasionally with orange juice. Cover loosely with foil if hens brown too quickly. Cover and let stand 10 minutes before serving.

425

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Carbs

Protein

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* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup chopped sweet onion, 1/4 cup chopped celery, 2 tablespoons butter, 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided, and more.

Yes, Festive Stuffed Cornish Game Hens falls under the General 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.

Festive Stuffed Cornish Game Hens

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