Cornish Hens With Savory-Sweet Stuffing |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Ingredients:
2 (1 1/2- to 1 3/4-lb.) cornish game hens |
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided |
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided |
1 granny smith or golden delicious apple |
1 cup butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes |
1 cup coarsely chopped fennel, white part only |
1/4 cup dried cranberries |
1 medium shallot, coarsely chopped |
1 teaspoon olive oil |
Directions:
1. Rinse hens with cold water; pat dry.
2. Combine 1 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Sprinkle cavities and outside of hens evenly with salt mixture. Set hens aside.
3. Peel apple, and cut into 1-inch cubes.
4. Combine apple, remaining 1/2 tsp. salt, remaining 1/4 tsp. pepper, squash, and next 4 ingredients in a medium bowl, tossing to coat.
5. Stuff hen cavities with apple mixture; place extra mixture in a lightly greased 11- x 7-inch baking dish. Place hens on top of apple mixture; cover tightly with aluminum foil.
6. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes; remove foil, and bake 45 more minutes or until meat juices run clear and an instant-read thermometer inserted into thigh registers 180° and internal temperature in center of stuffing registers 190°. Remove from oven; let stand 5 minutes before serving.
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