CORNISH HENS WITH CRANBERRY STUFFING

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Serving Cornish hens to our young sons makes them feel like kings! I often have to make extra stuffing to have on hand for leftovers. -Marjorie O'Dell, Bow, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 slices whole wheat bread
2 slices white bread
1 cup chopped fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons raisins
3 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
1 to 2 tablespoons orange juice
4 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each)

Steps:

  • Cut bread into 1/2-in. cubes; place on a baking sheet. Bake at 300° for 15 minutes or until toasted and dry. In a bowl, combine the cranberries, sugar, orange zest, salt and cinnamon; mix well. Stir in bread cubes and raisins. Add 1 tablespoon butter and enough orange juice until stuffing reaches desired moistness., Loosely stuff hens; rub skin with remaining butter. Place in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until juices run clear and a thermometer inserted into stuffing reads 165°.

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Project DayOne
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I love this recipe! The hens are always cooked perfectly and the stuffing is always moist and flavorful. I've made this dish for Thanksgiving dinner for the past three years and it's always a hit.


Ali Dhudi
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The hens were a bit undercooked, but the stuffing was good.


Asanda zethembe
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I made these hens for a dinner party and they were a huge hit! Everyone raved about how delicious they were. The stuffing was especially popular.


M Ifrahim
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This is my go-to recipe for Cornish hens. The hens are always cooked perfectly and the stuffing is always delicious. I love that I can use different types of fruit in the stuffing, depending on what I have on hand.


Ruth Elumbaring
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The hens were dry and the stuffing was bland.


Monica Valos
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The hens are always juicy and tender, and the stuffing is always moist and flavorful. I love that I can make this dish ahead of time and it still tastes great when I reheat it.


Christine Ysterman
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This recipe is a keeper! The hens were cooked to perfection and the stuffing was moist and flavorful. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make Cornish hen dish.


Kartike Kumar
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The hens were a bit overcooked, but the stuffing was good.


Moonz
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These hens were so easy to make and they were absolutely delicious! The cranberry stuffing was the perfect addition. I will definitely be making these again.


Thabo Ncube
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I followed the recipe exactly and the hens turned out perfectly. The stuffing was moist and flavorful, and the hens were juicy and tender. This is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner.


Jordan Everett Caplan
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The hens were a bit dry, but the stuffing was excellent.


Amir Hoosain
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I made these hens for a special occasion dinner and they were delicious! The stuffing was especially good, with the cranberries adding a nice tartness. I would definitely make these again.


md kanon
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These Cornish hens were a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The cranberry stuffing was moist and flavorful, and the hens were cooked to perfection. Even my picky uncle loved them!