Baked Cornish Game Hens
Description
This Cornish hen recipe stuffs young chickens with a savory veggie mixture before roasting them until golden and delicious. Perfect for a special occasion!
Ingredients
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2 Cornish game hens
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1/2 cup melted butter
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1/2 onion, chopped
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1/2 stalk celery, chopped
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1/4 green bell pepper, chopped
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1 (4 1/2 ounce) can mushrooms, drained and chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon dried basil
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
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1/4 cup melted butter
Directions
1
Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
2
Combine 1/2 cup melted butter, onion, celery, bell pepper, mushrooms, garlic, basil, oregano, and parsley in a bowl.
3
Season hens inside and out with salt and pepper to taste, then stuff with equal amounts of vegetable mixture.
4
Place stuffed hens in a 9x13 inch baking dish, breast-side up. Drizzle with 1/4 cup melted butter.
5
Cover dish and bake in the preheated oven for 1 ½ hours. Remove cover and brown at 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).