FESTIVE STUFFED CORNISH GAME HENS
These plump golden birds decorate holiday platters beautifully. Crusty ciabatta bread, moistened by juicy orange sections, makes wonderful stuffing.-Lisa Speer, Palm Beach, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, saute onion and celery in butter and 1 tablespoon oil until tender. Add the garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; cook 1 minute longer., In a large bowl, combine the bread, oranges, cranberries, pecans and orange zest. Add onion mixture; toss to coat., Loosely stuff hens with stuffing. Tuck wings under hens; tie drumsticks together. Rub with remaining oil; sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper. Place breast side up on a rack in a shallow roasting pan., Roast 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until a thermometer reads 165° when inserted in center of stuffing and the thigh reaches at least 180°, basting hens occasionally with orange juice. Cover loosely with foil if hens brown too quickly. Cover and let stand 10 minutes before serving.
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Tina Nyirongo
[email protected]I loved this recipe! The hens were moist and tender, and the stuffing was flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Lais Vaccaro
[email protected]These Cornish game hens were delicious! The stuffing was moist and flavorful, and the hens were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Juan Cipriano
[email protected]I've tried many Cornish game hen recipes, but this one is by far the best. The hens are always cooked perfectly and the stuffing is moist and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
Luna Mofarij
[email protected]I made this dish for a special occasion and it was a hit! The hens were perfectly cooked and the stuffing was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Alyssa Reminiec
[email protected]This recipe was a winner! The hens were moist and tender, and the stuffing was flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Jamie Woodward
[email protected]The hens were cooked to perfection and the stuffing was moist and flavorful. I would definitely make this dish again.
Milan Wright
[email protected]These Cornish game hens were a delicious and easy-to-make dish. I will definitely be making them again.
Bumin kaan Sezer1453
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The hens are always cooked perfectly and the stuffing is flavorful and moist. I highly recommend this recipe.
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[email protected]So good! I made this for my family and they all loved it. The hens were cooked perfectly and the stuffing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Tharushi Wijerathne
[email protected]These game hens were moist and flavorful. The stuffing was a perfect complement to the chicken. I will definitely be making this again.
Rana Abid
[email protected]I was looking for a festive dish to serve at my Christmas dinner and these Cornish game hens fit the bill perfectly. They were easy to make and turned out so delicious. Everyone loved them!
SuRyeon An
[email protected]These stuffed Cornish game hens were a hit at my holiday dinner! The flavors were amazing and the presentation was beautiful. I will definitely be making this again.