CORNBREAD-STUFFED CORNISH GAME HENS WITH CORN MAQUE CHOUX
Provided by Bruce Aidells
Categories Sauté Thanksgiving High Fiber Dinner Cheddar Apple Corn Fall Bon Appétit Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- For stuffing:
- Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and celery; sauté until beginning to color, about 5 minutes. Add apples; sauté until beginning to soften, about 3 minutes. Mix in sage, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; transfer to large bowl. Let stand until almost cool, about 10 minutes.
- Mix cornbread into vegetables. Add egg and toss to blend. Mix in cheese, then enough apple cider by tablespoonfuls to form stuffing that is moist but not wet.
- Game hens:
- Sprinkle cavity of each hen lightly with salt and pepper. Pack 1 cup stuffing into each (place any leftover stuffing into buttered ramekins and cover with foil). Skewer cavities closed with toothpicks or turkey lacers. Tuck wing tips under; tie legs together to hold shape. Mix sage, coarse salt, and pepper in small bowl; sprinkle over hens.
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Place 2 hens in skillet. Sauté until brown, turning often with wooden spoons (to prevent tearing skin), about 10 minutes. Transfer to rimmed baking sheet, breast side up. Repeat with remaining hens. Drape 2 bacon strip halves over breast of each hen. Using kitchen string, tie bacon strips in place. (Place any ramekins of stuffing on baking sheet with hens.)
- Place hens (and extra stuffing) in oven. Roast hens until cooked through and juices run clear when thigh is pierced, about 45 minutes. (Roast stuffing 30 minutes.) Cut strings off hens. Transfer hens to plates. Spoon maque choux around hens and serve with extra stuffing.
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Nape Dipapas
[email protected]I'm not a fan of Cornish game hens, but this recipe was so good that I might have to change my mind.
Eric Lawson
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! I will definitely be making it again.
Dev Shilpakar
[email protected]The cornbread stuffing was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more herbs and spices next time.
shanta Rai
[email protected]This dish was a bit too time-consuming for me. I think I would try a different recipe next time.
Abrizzy1994 jallow
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cornbread, but this dish was surprisingly good. The stuffing was moist and flavorful, and the hens were cooked perfectly.
Leo Marino
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious. I especially liked the corn maque choux.
Riano Remmy Twest
[email protected]The cornbread stuffing was amazing! I could have eaten it all by itself. The hens were a bit dry, but overall the dish was very good.
Louwa Klopper
[email protected]This dish was a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would add more butter or oil to the cornbread stuffing next time.
Shoaib faiz Lound
[email protected]I've made this recipe twice now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The cornbread stuffing is so delicious, and the hens are always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!
Furqan Fazal
[email protected]This cornbread-stuffed Cornish game hen recipe was a hit! The cornbread stuffing was moist and flavorful, and the hens were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this dish again.