Roasted Cornish Game Hens Recipe Courtesy The Neelys

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   Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

2. 2

   In a small mixing bowl, stir together salt, lemon pepper, dried basil and poultry seasoning.

3. 3

   Rub olive oil all over the hens and season each with the salt mixture.

4. 4

   Place the hens on a baking sheet pan with plenty of space between them. You may need to use 2 pans.

5. 5

   Loosely stuff the cavities of each hen with some green bell pepper, celery and onion.

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   Roast the hens in the preheated oven for about 1 hour or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers 165 degrees F and the juices run clear.

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   Remove the hens from the oven, loosely tent with foil and let rest 10 minutes before carving or serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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