Roasted Cornish Game Hens With Sausage Stuffing

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   Preheat oven to 375u00b0F; spray baking pan with nonstick spray.

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   Remove and discard giblets.

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   Rinse and pat dry inside and out of the hens.

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   Lightly sprinkle with salt and pepper; set aside.

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   In a medium skillet, cook and stir sausage over a medium heat until no longer pink.

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   Add the onion and celery.

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   Cook until tender, about five minutes.

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   Add stuffing mix, 1/3 cup of water, and 1/2 teaspoons of sage; mix well.

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   Spoon warm filling evenly into the inside of the hens.

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    Blend the 1/4 teaspoons of poultry seasoning with the butter.

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    Rub evenly over the hens.

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    Place the hens in a baking pan.

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    Roast for 1 hour 30 minutes or until no longer pink and thermometer says 180u00b0F Let stand for five minutes before serving.

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    With a knife, split each hen length wise through the center of the breast and through the backbone, cutting just to one side of the backbone.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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