Baked Cornish Game Hens

Baked Cornish Game Hens

This Cornish hen recipe stuffs young chickens with a savory veggie mixture before roasting them until golden and delicious. Perfect for a special occasion!

Preparation Time
30 mins
Cooking Time
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time
2 hr
Calories
476 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
Step 2
Combine 1/2 cup melted butter, onion, celery, bell pepper, mushrooms, garlic, basil, oregano, and parsley in a bowl.
Step 3
Season hens inside and out with salt and pepper to taste, then stuff with equal amounts of vegetable mixture. Place stuffed hens in a 9x13 inch baking dish, breast-side up. Drizzle with 1/4 cup melted butter.
Step 4
Cover dish and bake in the preheated oven for 1 ½  hours. Remove cover and brown at 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 (4.5 ounce) can mushrooms, drained and chopped
  • 2 Cornish game hens
  • 0.5 onion, chopped
  • 0.5 cup melted butter
  • 0.5 stalk celery, chopped
  • 0.25 cup melted butter
  • 0.25 green bell pepper, chopped

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