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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Harun Mahmud
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The hens were tender and juicy, and the stuffing was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
boo haha
[email protected]I have made this recipe several times and it is always a success. The hens are always cooked perfectly and the stuffing is delicious. This is a great recipe for a special occasion.
mohamed azarudeen
[email protected]I made this recipe for a special occasion and it was a hit! The hens were cooked perfectly and the stuffing was delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
Subhadra Nepali
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper. The hens were cooked to perfection and the stuffing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Mikeal Balogh (EliteWorldOrder)
[email protected]I am so glad I tried this recipe. The hens were juicy and flavorful, and the stuffing was perfectly seasoned. I will definitely be making this again.
Mohamed Abdelazeem
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The hens were cooked perfectly and the stuffing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Aamino Yaasmiin
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family and they loved it. The hens were cooked perfectly and the stuffing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
jabarun rain
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The hens were tender and juicy, and the stuffing was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Rudolf Ayuk
[email protected]I am so glad I found this recipe. The hens were cooked to perfection and the stuffing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
lucky Sunil
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The hens were juicy and flavorful, and the stuffing was perfectly seasoned. I will definitely be making this again.
Cstack Saynomore
[email protected]I have made this recipe several times and it is always a success. The hens are always cooked perfectly and the stuffing is delicious. This is a great recipe for a special occasion.
nalumbuye allen
[email protected]I made this recipe for a special occasion and it was a hit! The hens were cooked perfectly and the stuffing was delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
Anecia Amritt
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the hens turned out great. The meat was tender and juicy, and the stuffing was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Ami Ndiaye
[email protected]I added some chopped carrots and celery to the stuffing and it was a great addition. The hens were cooked perfectly and the stuffing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Md tarek Reja
[email protected]I substituted chicken broth for the water in the stuffing and it turned out great. The hens were very moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Faith Ifeoma
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the hens turned out perfectly. The meat was tender and juicy, and the stuffing was flavorful and moist. This is a great recipe for a special occasion.
Kit Clifton
[email protected]I have made this recipe several times and it is always a crowd pleaser. The hens are always cooked perfectly and the stuffing is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
Penny Lyon
[email protected]This stuffed Cornish game hens recipe was a hit at my holiday dinner! The hens were juicy and flavorful, and the stuffing was perfectly seasoned. I will definitely be making this again.