Cornish Hens With Almond Stuffing

Name: Cornish Hens With Almond Stuffing
Ingredients: 1 celery rib, chopped; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 3 tablespoons butter, divided; 2 cups crushed seasoned stuffing; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted; 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes; 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 4 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each); 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/8 teaspoon paprika

13 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 celery rib, chopped
1/4 cup chopped onion
3 tablespoons butter, divided
2 cups crushed seasoned stuffing
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each)
1 garlic clove, minced
1/8 teaspoon paprika

Directions

1

In a large skillet, saute celery and onion in 1 tablespoon butter until tender. Stir in the stuffing, broth, almonds, parsley, poultry seasoning, salt and pepper. Spoon about 1 cup stuffing mixture into each hen; tie legs together with kitchen string.
2

Place hens breast side up on a rack in a shallow roasting pan; cover with foil. Bake at 375° for 40 minutes. In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt remaining butter with garlic and paprika. Uncover hens; baste with butter mixture.
3

Bake, uncovered, for 20-30 minutes longer or until juices run clear and a thermometer reads 180° for hens and 165° for stuffing.