Serve Festive Game Hens With Tantalizing Grape Stuf

Name: Serve Festive Game Hens With Tantalizing Grape Stuffing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 large rock cornish game hens (about 1 1/2 pounds each); 2 tablespoons butter; 1/2 cup minced onion; 4 cups dried cubed bread; 1 1/2 cups chopped red seedless california grapes; 1/2 cup chicken stock; 1 egg, beaten; 1/3 cup whole toasted almond, chopped; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; salt and black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 pinch ground cloves; salt and pepper for seasoning the outside of the baking hen

Servings: persons

4 large rock cornish game hens (about 1 1/2 pounds each)
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup minced onion
4 cups dried cubed bread
1 1/2 cups chopped red seedless california grapes
1/2 cup chicken stock
1 egg, beaten
1/3 cup whole toasted almond, chopped
1 teaspoon ground ginger
salt and black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch ground cloves
salt and pepper for seasoning the outside of the baking hen

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Remove any giblets. Clean the hens and pat them dry, inside and out.Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F Melt the butter in a skillet over low heat. Slowly cook the onion until it is translucent and sweet, about 6 minutes. Cool.In a medium bowl, combine the cooked onion, bread cubes, grapes, chicken stock, egg, almonds and spices. Mix well. Stuff the birds with the dressing mixture. Season the outside of the hens with plenty of salt and pepper and arrange them in one or two roasting pans, making sure that there is at least an inch of space between each bird for even browning. Roast the hens for 1 hour and 15 minutes. After one hour of cooking, baste the birds with any pan drippings. Continue to cook until the internal temperature of the stuffing reaches 165u00b0F If the birds start to get too brown, tent them with aluminum foil.
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When done, remove the cooked hens from the pan and let rest for at least 5 minutes. Cut in half and serve.
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Notes: To serve the stuffing as a separate side dish, pat the dressing into a lightly greased loaf pan and cover with foil. Bake at 350u00b0 for 30 minutes. For a crisp top, remove the foil for the last 15 minutes of baking.

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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.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 large rock cornish game hens (about 1 1/2 pounds each), 2 tablespoons butter, 1/2 cup minced onion, 4 cups dried cubed bread, and more.

Yes, Serve Festive Game Hens With Tantalizing Grape 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.

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Serve Festive Game Hens With Tantalizing Grape Stuffing

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