Baked Cornish Game Hens

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This Cornish hen recipe is perfect for our small family, but it would be very easy to adjust it to fit your needs. The hens are stuffed with a tasty vegetable mixture and then roasted. Great with roasted potatoes.

Submitted by JMRYGH
Updated on November 4, 2024
Baked Cornish game hens
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs
Servings:
4
Yield:
2 game hens
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 2 Cornish game hens

  • ½ cup melted butter

  • ½ onion, chopped

  • ½ stalk celery, chopped

  • ¼ green bell pepper, chopped

  • 1 (4.5 ounce) can mushrooms, drained and chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tablespoon dried basil

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

  • ¼ cup melted butter

Directions

  1. 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. Place stuffed hens in a 9x13 inch baking dish, breast-side up. Drizzle with 1/4 cup melted butter.

  4. Cover dish and bake in the preheated oven for 1 ½  hours. Remove cover and brown at 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

476 Calories
45g Fat
5g Carbs
14g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 476
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 45g 58%
Saturated Fat 25g 124%
Cholesterol 167mg 56%
Sodium 421mg 18%
Total Carbohydrate 5g 2%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 14g 29%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 52mg 4%
Iron 2mg 8%
Potassium 280mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.