Mushroom-Stuffed Cornish Hens Recipe

Name: Mushroom-Stuffed Cornish Hens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons minced shallots; 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic; 10 ounces button mushrooms, wiped clean, stemmed, and finely chopped; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper; 2 1/2 tablespoons dry white wine; 4 Cornish hens, about 1 1/4 pounds each; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 8 strips bacon, blanched; 4 sprigs thyme, for garnish

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 tablespoons minced shallots
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
10 ounces button mushrooms, wiped clean, stemmed, and finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
2 1/2 tablespoons dry white wine
4 Cornish hens, about 1 1/4 pounds each
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
8 strips bacon, blanched
4 sprigs thyme, for garnish

1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2
In a medium skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat.
3
Add the shallots and garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
4
Add the mushrooms, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, and white pepper, reduce the heat to medium, and cook, stirring, until all the liquid has evaporated and the mushrooms begin to caramelize, about 12 minutes.
5
Add the wine and cook, stirring to deglaze the pan, until all the liquid has evaporated.
6
Remove from the heat and let cool before using.
7
With your fingers, gently lift and loosen the skin from the hens' breasts to make a pocket.
8
Spread about 2 tablespoons of the mushroom duxelle over each breast and pull the skin back into place.
9
Season the hens, inside and out, with the remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt and the black pepper.
10
Wrap each hen with 2 strips of bacon, crossing over the breast to cover.
11
Place the hens breast side up in a roasting pan and roast until the juices run clear and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers 180 degrees F, about 45 minutes.
12
Remove from the oven and serve.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons minced shallots, 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic, 10 ounces button mushrooms, wiped clean, stemmed, and finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Mushroom-Stuffed Cornish Hens falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Mushroom-Stuffed Cornish Hens

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