Stuffed Cornish Game Hens Recipe

Name: Stuffed Cornish Game Hens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped celery; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup butter, divided; 3 cups crumbled cornbread; 3 cups soft bread crumbs; 1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 large egg; 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning; 1 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided; 2 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each); 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 3/4 teaspoon chopped fresh mint or 1/4 teaspoon dried mint flakes

Servings: persons

1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup butter, divided
3 cups crumbled cornbread
3 cups soft bread crumbs
1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
1 cup chicken broth
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
2 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each)
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
3/4 teaspoon chopped fresh mint or 1/4 teaspoon dried mint flakes

1
In a large skillet or saucepan, saute celery and onion in 2 tablespoons butter until tender. Remove from the heat. Stir in cornbread, bread crumbs, pimientos, broth, egg, poultry seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; mix well.
2
Stuff each hen with 3/4 cup stuffing. Place extra stuffing in a greased 1-qt. baking dish; refrigerate. Place hens breast side up on a rack in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Cover loosely with foil; bake at 375u00b0 for 45 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt the remaining butter; add garlic, lemon zest, mint and remaining salt and pepper. Brush over hens. Bake 15-30 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 180u00b0 for hens and 165u00b0 for stuffing. Bake the extra stuffing, covered, for 30 minutes.

585

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup chopped celery, 1/4 cup chopped onion, 1/2 cup butter, divided, 3 cups crumbled cornbread, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Cornish Game Hens falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Stuffed Cornish Game Hens

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