Stuffed Cornish Hen Acadiana Recipe

Name: Stuffed Cornish Hen Acadiana
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cup dry, crumbled cornbread; 3/4 cup sliced mushrooms; 1/2 cup diced smoked sausage; 1/2 cup cubed ham; 1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions; 3/4 cup chicken broth; 2 lg. Cornish game hens; 1 tbsp. vegetable oil; 1 cup thinly sliced onion; 1/2 cup thinly sliced green pepper; 1/2 cup thinly sliced red pepper; 1/2 cup thinly sliced yellow pepper; 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp. Creole seasoning; 1 can (1 lb.) tomato sauce; 1 can (1 lb.) tomatoes; 2 bay leaves; Parsley, minced

Servings: persons

1-1/2 cup dry, crumbled cornbread
3/4 cup sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup diced smoked sausage
1/2 cup cubed ham
1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions
3/4 cup chicken broth
2 lg. Cornish game hens
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 cup thinly sliced onion
1/2 cup thinly sliced green pepper
1/2 cup thinly sliced red pepper
1/2 cup thinly sliced yellow pepper
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp. Creole seasoning
1 can (1 lb.) tomato sauce
1 can (1 lb.) tomatoes
2 bay leaves
Parsley, minced

1
Preheat oven to 500F.
2
Combine cornbread, mushrooms, sausage, ham cubes, scallions, and chicken broth; stuff cavities of hens with mixture.
3
Tie legs with string.
4
Bake in shallow roasting pan, uncovered, for 20 minutes, then remove and set aside.
5
Lower oven to 350F.
6
While hens are baking, heat oil in Dutch oven.
7
Add onion, peppers and celery, and saute until tender.
8
Add garlic and seasoning, then saute 2 minutes.
9
Add tomato sauce, tomatoes and bay leaves, and heat to boiling.
10
Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
11
Place hens in sauce, and bake, tightly covered, until hens are tender and juices run clear when pierced with fork, 30 to 40 minutes.
12
Cut hens in half and place on serving platter, then spoon sauce over.
13
Sprinkle with parsley.
14
Serve with broccoli au gratin and ice cream for dessert.

326

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/2 cup dry, crumbled cornbread, 3/4 cup sliced mushrooms, 1/2 cup diced smoked sausage, 1/2 cup cubed ham, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Cornish Hen Acadiana 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.

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Stuffed Cornish Hen Acadiana

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Variations & substitutions

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