CORNISH GAME HENS WITH CHERRY-RICE STUFFING

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Make and share this Cornish Game Hens With Cherry-Rice Stuffing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mariposa13

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup sliced celery
2 shallots, finely chopped
1 cup cooked rice
8 ounces cherries, pitted
2 tablespoons chopped dried apricots
2 teaspoons chopped parsley
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 (1 1/2 lb) Cornish hens
1/3 cup apricot jam

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F In skillet melt 2 tbsp butter over med heat.
  • Add celery and shallots; cook, stirring often, until tender, about 4 minute Remove from heat; stir in rice, cherries, apricots, parsley, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp pepper.
  • Rub hens with remaining butter; sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper.
  • Fill cavities with stuffing.
  • Place on rack in roasting pan.
  • Roast 15 minute Reduce oven temp to 350F roast 45 minute.
  • Stir 1 tbsp water into jam; brush over hens.
  • Roast until meat thermometer inserted into thigh registers 180F, about 15 minute.

Sylvanus James
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I would give this recipe a 10/10! The hens were juicy and tender, and the stuffing was out of this world. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Curly Queen
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This was an excellent recipe! The hens were cooked perfectly and the stuffing was moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Engr Ariful Islam Rubel
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I thought the hens were a bit bland, but the stuffing was delicious.


Adan Raul
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This recipe was easy to follow and the hens turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.


Masood Shah
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I'm not a big fan of Cornish game hens, but I thought this recipe was pretty good. The hens were moist and tender, and the stuffing was flavorful.


Oteng Seth
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These hens were delicious! I loved the combination of flavors from the cherries, rice, and herbs.


Dakota Elsemore
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The stuffing was a bit dry for my taste, but the hens were cooked perfectly.


Khan Tareen
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the hens turned out perfectly. The skin was crispy and the meat was tender and juicy.


Chris McCoy
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This was my first time cooking Cornish game hens, and I'm so glad I tried this recipe! The hens were juicy and tender, and the stuffing was flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making this again.


Cali King
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a winner. The hens are always cooked perfectly, and the stuffing is delicious. I usually add a bit of extra garlic and herbs to the stuffing, but that's just my personal preference.


anowar hossen
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The Cornish game hens were moist and flavorful, and the cherry rice stuffing was the perfect complement. I especially loved the crispy skin on the hens.