ROASTED PHEASANTS WITH OYSTER STUFFING

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A hunter's holiday dinner from field editor Gloria Warczak of Cedarburg, Wisconsin features bacon-topped pheasants with savory oyster stuffing. No hunters in the family? Many meat departments can order pheasant, or you could substitute two broiler-fryer chickens.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h35m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 can (8 ounces) whole oysters
2 cups herb stuffing mix
2 cups corn bread stuffing mix
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth, divided
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup egg substitute
2 pheasants (2 to 3 pounds each)
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
6 bacon strips

Steps:

  • Drain oysters, reserving liquid; coarsely chop oysters. In a large bowl, combine the oysters and liquid, stuffing mixes, 3/4 cup broth, onion, celery and egg substitute. Loosely stuff into pheasants. Skewer or fasten openings. Tie drumsticks together. Place breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan. , Combine Worcestershire sauce and remaining broth; spoon over pheasants. Sprinkle with poultry seasoning. Place three bacon strips over each pheasant. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until a thermometer reads 180° for poultry and 165° for stuffing. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes before removing stuffing and slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 528 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 178mg cholesterol, Sodium 1053mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 62g protein.

Carlos Martin
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This was a great recipe! The pheasant was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make pheasant dish.


Sahibzada Sami
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I wasn't sure what to expect from this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. The pheasant was moist and tender, and the stuffing was flavorful and moist. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and different pheas


Gobinda ff
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This recipe was a bit more challenging than I expected, but it was worth the effort. The pheasant was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was very flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to experienced cooks.


ahsan qadeer
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The pheasant was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make pheasant dish.


Momen Karoui
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This was my first time cooking pheasant and I was very pleased with the results. The recipe was easy to follow and the pheasant turned out great. The stuffing was also very good.


Kasane Teto
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I've made this recipe several times now and it always turns out perfectly. The pheasant is always cooked to perfection and the stuffing is always flavorful and moist. This is a great recipe for a special occasion or a weeknight meal.


Zenna_ Harris
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the pheasant and the stuffing. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and impressive meal.


mim telecom
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This recipe was absolutely delicious! The pheasant was moist and flavorful, and the oyster stuffing was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.