Oregano Cornish Game Hens Recipe

Name: Oregano Cornish Game Hens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 Cornish hens (approx. 1 lb. each); 1 tablespoon olive oil; salt; black pepper; oregano, to taste; Stuffing; 1/4 cup butter; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 1/4 cup finely chopped celery; 2 cups small white bread cubes; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves; 1/4 teaspoon celery salt; 1 dash black pepper; 1 tablespoon water; Sauce; 1/2 cup water; 2 tablespoons butter; salt; pepper

Servings: persons

4 Cornish hens (approx. 1 lb. each)
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt
black pepper
oregano, to taste
Stuffing
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
2 cups small white bread cubes
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon celery salt
1 dash black pepper
1 tablespoon water
Sauce
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons butter
salt
pepper

1
Remove bags of liver and neck from hens, rinse hens and pat dry.
2
Rub skins with oil.
3
Season hens inside& out with salt,pepper and oregano, set aside.
4
Stuffing:
5
Make stuffing by heating butter till bubbly (do not burn).
6
Add onion and celery and cook for 1 minute.
7
Stir in bread cubes, oregano, celery salt, pepper and water.
8
Loosely stuff each hen with 1/4 of the stuffing.
9
Place stuffed hens in a roastin pan and cook at 450 degrees for 20 minutes.
10
Reduce heat to 350 and roast for another 30 to 40 minutes or until juices run clear when thigh is pricked with a fork.
11
Place on warm serving platter.
12
Sauce:
13
Skim off exces fat from juices in pan, add water and butter.
14
Simmer for 2 miutes, season to taste and serve with hens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 Cornish hens (approx. 1 lb. each), 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, black pepper, and more.

Yes, Oregano 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.

Oregano Cornish Game Hens

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