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Baked Stuffed Cornish Game Hens

Easy roasted stuffed Cornish game hens
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 1 baked hen
Calories: 257kcal
Author: Julia Jordan | Julia's Simply Southern

Ingredients

  • 1 Cornish Game Hen per person depending on size
  • Softened Butter
  • Seasonings such as - salt pepper, thyme, paprika, poultry seasoning
  • Stuffing - homemade or Stove Top
  • 1/4 c Fresh Diced Onion
  • 1/4 c Fresh Diced Celery
  • Melted Butter for basting

Instructions

  • If using a box stuffing, empty contents into a bowl and add enough water or chicken stock to moisten then add the onion and celery and mix together.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Stuff each bird with the stuffing mixture.
  • Cover the outer skin of each bird with softened butter and seasonings.
  • Tuck the wings under and bake breast side up.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for one hour. Baste with melted butter halfway through baking.
  • Allow to stand for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 307mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g