Wild Rice Stuffed Cornish Game Hens With Caraway Cr

Name: Wild Rice Stuffed Cornish Game Hens With Caraway Cream Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced; 4 scallions, chopped; 3 ounces pork sausage, crumbled; 4 rock cornish game hens, giblets chopped; 1 3/4 cups chicken broth; 1 (6 7/8 ounce) package long grain and wild rice blend (not the quick-cooking kind); 1 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled; 3/4 cup dry white wine; salt and pepper; Sauce; 1/4 cup butter; 3 tablespoons flour; 1 teaspoon caraway seed; 3/4 cup whipping cream; 1/2 cup chicken broth; pan juices, from above plus chicken broth to equal 1 cup liquid

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter
1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced
4 scallions, chopped
3 ounces pork sausage, crumbled
4 rock cornish game hens, giblets chopped
1 3/4 cups chicken broth
1 (6 7/8 ounce) package long grain and wild rice blend (not the quick-cooking kind)
1 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled
3/4 cup dry white wine
salt and pepper
Sauce
1/4 cup butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon caraway seed
3/4 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
pan juices, from above plus chicken broth to equal 1 cup liquid

1
Melt two tablespoons butter in nonstick saucepan. Saute mushrooms and scallions until soft, about 10 minutes. Add sausage and saute until done, about 3 minutes. Remove from pan and set mixture aside. Reduce heat to low, add chopped giblets, 1-3/4 cups broth, wild rice, wine and basil. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until liquid is absorbed, 25-40 minutes.
2
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Remove stuffing from heat and stir in half the mushroom mixture; set the remainder aside. Stuff hens with stuffing and brush them generously with melted butter. Roast 1-1/4 hours, basting frquently with butter.
3
Sauce: Melt 1/4 cup butter in saucepan. Combine flour & caraway seed and whisk into butter. Cook until well blended, about 3 minutes. Add whipping cream and 1/2 cup chicken broth. Add 1 cup pan juices and cook several minutes; add reserved mixture and pass sauce with hens.

810

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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.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, 1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced, 4 scallions, chopped, 3 ounces pork sausage, crumbled, and more.

Yes, Wild Rice Stuffed Cornish Game Hens With Caraway Cream Sauce 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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Wild Rice Stuffed Cornish Game Hens With Caraway Cream Sauce

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