Stuffed Cornish Hens
Stuffed Cornish Hens are a perfect dish for special occasions or a fancy dinner at home. These small, tender birds are packed with flavorful stuffing, roasted to golden perfection, and served as individual portions. The skin turns crispy, while the meat stays juicy and full of flavor. With simple ingredients like butter, garlic, and herbs, this dish is easy to prepare but looks impressive.
Ingredients :
- 2 Cornish hens
- 2 cups bread stuffing or cooked rice
- 4 tablespoon butter melted
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon rosemary
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ lemon sliced
Directions :
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the stuffing – Mix bread stuffing, minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Stuff the hens – Fill each Cornish hen with the stuffing and tie the legs together with kitchen twine.
- Season and baste – Rub melted butter over the hens and place lemon slices on top.
- Bake for 1 hour, basting with butter every 20 minutes.
- Check doneness – The internal temperature should be 165°F (74°C).
- Rest for 10 minutes before serving.
