Roasted Cornish Hens

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   Preheat oven to 350u00b0.

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   Remove and discard the giblets and necks from hens. Rinse hens with cold water; pat dry.

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   Starting at neck cavity, loosen skin from breast by inserting fingers, gently pushing between skin and meat. Combine salt and pepper; rub under loosened skin. Insert 2 thyme sprigs and 2 garlic halves under loosened skin of each hen. Lift wing tips up and over backs; tuck under hens.

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   Place the hens, breast sides up, in an 11 x 7-inch baking dish. Pour white wine over hens.

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   Bake at 350u00b0 for 55 minutes or until a thermometer registers 180u00b0, basting occasionally with wine. Let stand for 5 minutes. Discard skin.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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