Cornish Game Hens With Stuffing

Name: Cornish Game Hens With Stuffing
Ingredients: 2 (1 lb.) game hens; 2 Tbsp. slivered almonds; 3 Tbsp. butter; 1/3 c. uncooked long grain rice; 1 chicken bouillon cube; 1 tsp. lemon juice; salt and pepper to taste; 2 Tbsp. finely chopped onion; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 c. water; 3 oz. chopped mushrooms

11 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

2 (1 lb.) game hens
2 Tbsp. slivered almonds
3 Tbsp. butter
1/3 c. uncooked long grain rice
1 chicken bouillon cube
1 tsp. lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste
2 Tbsp. finely chopped onion
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. water
3 oz. chopped mushrooms

Directions

1

Season game hens inside and out with salt and pepper.
2

In small saucepan, cook almonds, rice and onion in butter for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
3

Add water, bouillon cube, lemon juice and salt.
4

Bring mixture to boiling, stirring to dissolve cube.
5

Reduce heat; cover and simmer slowly about 20 to 25 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is fluffy.
6

Stir in drained mushrooms.
7

Lightly stuff hens with rice mixture.
8

Place, breast up, on rack in shallow baking pan.
9

Brush with melted butter. Roast, covered, at 400° for 30 minutes.
10

Uncover and roast 1 hour longer, basting with butter last 15 minutes.