Easy Baked Cornish Game Hens Recipe

Name: Easy Baked Cornish Game Hens Recipe
Total time: 2 hrs
Ingredients: 2 Cornish game hens; 0.5 cup melted butter; 0.5 onion, chopped; 0.5 stalk celery, chopped; 0.25 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; 0.25 cup melted butter

This Cornish hen recipe is perfectly portioned for a small family, and easily customizable to suit larger gatherings. The hens are filled with a flavorful vegetable stuffing and roasted until golden brown. Serve with roasted potatoes for a complete meal!

Total time2 hrs
Prep time30 mins
Cook time1 hr 30 mins
Yield2 game hens, 4

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and ensure you have all the necessary ingredients prepared.
In a mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup of melted butter with diced onion, celery, bell pepper, mushrooms, minced garlic, fresh basil, oregano, and parsley.
Season the Cornish hens generously inside and out with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Stuff each hen with an equal amount of the prepared vegetable mixture.
Place the stuffed Cornish hens in a 9x13 inch baking dish, arranging them breast-side up. Drizzle evenly with the remaining 1/4 cup of melted butter.
Cover the baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours. Remove the cover and increase the oven temperature to 500°F (260°C) to brown the hens to a golden finish.

Nutrition

Calories: 476 kcal
Fat Content: 45 g
Fiber Content: 2 g
Sugar Content: 2 g
Sodium Content: 421 mg
Protein Content: 14 g
Cholesterol Content: 167 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 5 g
Saturated Fat Content: 25 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g