Golden Cornish Game Hens For 2 (Bacon-Herb Bread Stuffing) Recipe

Name: Golden Cornish Game Hens For 2 (Bacon-Herb Bread Stuffing)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Stuffing; 4 slices bacon; 1/2 cup carrot, finely chopped; 1/3 cup celery, chopped; 1/8 teaspoon dried savory, crushed or 1/2 teaspoon fresh savory; 1/2 teaspoon thyme; 1 dash pepper; 1 1/2 cups dry breadcrumbs; 1/4 teaspoon instant chicken bouillon granules or 1/4 teaspoon vegetable bouillon granules; 2 tablespoons hot water; 2 Cornish hens, washed and patted dry; salt; cooking oil, to brush; 2 tablespoons dry red wine; 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine, melted; 1 tablespoon orange juice

Servings: persons

Stuffing
4 slices bacon
1/2 cup carrot, finely chopped
1/3 cup celery, chopped
1/8 teaspoon dried savory, crushed or 1/2 teaspoon fresh savory
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1 dash pepper
1 1/2 cups dry breadcrumbs
1/4 teaspoon instant chicken bouillon granules or 1/4 teaspoon vegetable bouillon granules
2 tablespoons hot water
2 Cornish hens, washed and patted dry
salt
cooking oil, to brush
2 tablespoons dry red wine
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine, melted
1 tablespoon orange juice

1
Cook bacon until crisp.
2
Remove bacon from pan, crumble; set aside.
3
Drain pan of all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease, and saute carrots and celery in the reserved grease until tender (about 5 minutes).
4
Add bacon, savory, thyme, and pepper; mix in bread crumbs.
5
Dissolve bouillon in hot water, and drizzle over the bread mixture.
6
Toss lightly.
7
Season cavities of hens with salt, then lightly stuff with the bread mixture.
8
If birds have neck skin still attached, pull it to each bird's back and secure with a small skewer.
9
Tie legs to tail, and twist wing tips under back on each.
10
Place hens breast side up in a shallow roasting pan.
11
Brush with cooking oil and cover loosely with foil.
12
Roast at 375u00b0F for 30 minutes.
13
Combine wine, butter, and orange juice.
14
Uncover birds and baste with wine mixture.
15
Roast uncovered for another hour (until done), basting twice with wine mixture.

390

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Stuffing, 4 slices bacon, 1/2 cup carrot, finely chopped, 1/3 cup celery, chopped, and more.

Yes, Golden Cornish Game Hens For 2 (Bacon-Herb Bread 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.

Golden Cornish Game Hens For 2 (Bacon-Herb Bread Stuffing)

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