Roasted Cornish Hens With Dried Cherry Stuffing |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Ingredients:
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil |
1/2 cup onion, diced |
1/2 cup celery, diced |
1/2 cup dried sour cherries |
1/2 teaspoon dried sage |
1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth |
4 slices white bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes |
1 dash salt, to taste |
1 dash fresh ground black pepper, to taste |
2 cornish hens, split in half |
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and celery and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Add the dried cherries, sage and broth and cook for 2 more minutes. Stir in the cubed bread, salt and pepper and set aside.
3. Season the Cornish hen halves with salt and pepper.
4. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Form the stuffing into 4 mounds on the baking sheet. Place 1/2 of a Cornish hen on top of each mound of stuffing. Roast the hens for 45 minutes or until thoroughly cooked.
5. When the hens are finished, transfer them to a serving platter and let rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
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