Roast Cornish Game Hens With Savory Fruit Stuffing Recipe

Name: Roast Cornish Game Hens With Savory Fruit Stuffing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs fresh Cornish hens (or frozen); 1/4 cup water; 2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons butter; 1 cup onion-flavored croutons; 2 tablespoons dried fruit; 1 tablespoon finely chopped green onion; 1/2 teaspoon instant chicken bouillon granules; 1 tablespoon mayonnaise or 1 tablespoon salad dressing; 1/8 teaspoon poultry seasoning; 1/2 cup fresh cranberries; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 tablespoon frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs fresh Cornish hens (or frozen)
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons butter
1 cup onion-flavored croutons
2 tablespoons dried fruit
1 tablespoon finely chopped green onion
1/2 teaspoon instant chicken bouillon granules
1 tablespoon mayonnaise or 1 tablespoon salad dressing
1/8 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 cup fresh cranberries
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed

1
Thaw hen, if frozen. Rinse hen with cold water and pat dry. For stuffing, in a small saucepan combine water and margarine or butter; cook until margarine melts. Remove from heat. Stir in croutons, fruit bits, onion, and bouillon granules.
2
Spoon stuffing into body cavity. Combine mayonnaise and poultry seasoning; coat hen with mayonnaise mixture.
3
Place hen, breast side up on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Roast, uncovered, in a 375 degree F oven for 1 to 1-1/4 hours or until drumstick moves easily in socket.
4
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan combine cranberries, brown sugar, and orange juice concentrate. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 3 to 5 minutes or until cranberry skins pop.
5
Serve with cranberry sauce, if desired.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs fresh Cornish hens (or frozen), 1/4 cup water, 2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons butter, 1 cup onion-flavored croutons, and more.

Yes, Roast Cornish Game Hens With Savory Fruit Stuffing 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.

Roast Cornish Game Hens With Savory Fruit Stuffing

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