Cornish Hens with Almond Stuffing |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Dazzle your dinner guests with this Cornish hen and stuffing from Mary Beth Jung from Hendersonville, North Carolina. Almonds add an unexpected crunch to this savory stuffing. Ingredients:
1 celery rib, chopped |
1/4 cup chopped onion |
3 tablespoons butter, divided |
2 cups crushed seasoned stuffing |
1/2 cup chicken broth |
2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted |
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes |
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/8 teaspoon pepper |
4 cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each) |
1 garlic clove, minced |
1/8 teaspoon paprika |
Directions:
1. In a large skillet, saute celery and onion in 1 tablespoon butter until tender. Stir in the stuffing, broth, almonds, parsley, poultry seasoning, salt and pepper. Spoon about 1 cup stuffing mixture into each hen; tie legs together with kitchen string.
2. Place hens breast side up on a rack in a shallow roasting pan; cover with foil. Bake at 375° for 40 minutes. In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt remaining butter with garlic and paprika. Uncover hens; baste with butter mixture.
3. Bake, uncovered, for 20-30 minutes longer or until juices run clear and a meat thermometer reads 180° for hens and 165° for stuffing. Yield: 4 servings.
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