Roast Cornish Game Hens With Roasted Pepper, Sausag

Name: Roast Cornish Game Hens With Roasted Pepper, Sausage And Sourdough
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 Tbsp. of unsalted butter; 1 small finely chopped onion; 1 small finely chopped, peeled carrot; 1 finely chopped celery stalk; 1 minced shallot; 8 oz. of finely chopped sausage; 1 roasted, peeled red pepper, cut into slices; 1 1/2 Tbsp. of fresh minced thyme; 1/2 Tsp. of fresh minced rosemary; Salt and pepper to taste; 4 cups of sourdough bread dice; 1 cup of chicken stock or broth; 4 Cornish Game Hens; 2 Tbsp. of olive oil

Servings: persons

3 Tbsp. of unsalted butter
1 small finely chopped onion
1 small finely chopped, peeled carrot
1 finely chopped celery stalk
1 minced shallot
8 oz. of finely chopped sausage
1 roasted, peeled red pepper, cut into slices
1 1/2 Tbsp. of fresh minced thyme
1/2 Tsp. of fresh minced rosemary
Salt and pepper to taste
4 cups of sourdough bread dice
1 cup of chicken stock or broth
4 Cornish Game Hens
2 Tbsp. of olive oil

1
In a large frying pan, melt 1 Tbsp. of the butter over medium-low heat and saute the onion, carrot, celery, shallot and sausage for 7 minutes
2
Add the roasted pepper, garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper and saute for 5 minutes.
3
Stir in the bread cubes and add stock or broth until the bread is slightly moistened. Remove from heat and let cool.
4
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a large baking dish with parchment paper.
5
Rinse the hens well and pat them dry.
6
Stuff the bread mixture into each hen cavity (optional) and transfer the hens to the prepared dish.
7
Rub the hens with olive oil
8
Cut up the remaining 2 Tbsp. of butter and add it to the bottom of the pan.
9
Bake the hens, basting occasionally, for 50 minutes or until the juices run clear when a thigh is pierced
10
Arrange a hen in the center of each of 4 plates and serve immediately

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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: 3 Tbsp. of unsalted butter, 1 small finely chopped onion, 1 small finely chopped, peeled carrot, 1 finely chopped celery stalk, and more.

Yes, Roast Cornish Game Hens With Roasted Pepper, Sausage And Sourdough 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.

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Roast Cornish Game Hens With Roasted Pepper, Sausage And Sourdough

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