Savory Cornish Hens

Name: Savory Cornish Hens
Ingredients: 4 Cornish hens (about 1 lb. each); 8 thick slices home-style white bread; 1 1/2 Tbsp. parsley flakes; 3/4 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. poultry seasoning; 1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper; 3/4 c. butter; 1 c. finely chopped onions; 4 livers from the hens; salt and pepper to taste; 3 Tbsp. melted butter

11 ingredients

15 steps

Ingredients

4 Cornish hens (about 1 lb. each)
8 thick slices home-style white bread
1 1/2 Tbsp. parsley flakes
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. poultry seasoning
1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper
3/4 c. butter
1 c. finely chopped onions
4 livers from the hens
salt and pepper to taste
3 Tbsp. melted butter

Directions

1

Remove giblet packs; wash hens and pat dry.
2

Cut crusts from bread; cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
3

Place on cookie sheet.
4

Bake at 350° until golden, stirring occasionally; remove from oven. Combine parsley, salt, pepper and poultry seasoning; set aside.
5

In heavy skillet, melt butter.
6

Add onions and livers; cook until livers are lightly browned and onions are tender.
7

Remove and chop livers.
8

Add livers, onions and butter from pan to bread cubes; toss to mix well.
9

Salt and pepper hens lightly.
10

Pack tightly with stuffing; truss.
11

Place in oven baking dish, breast side up.
12

Brush with melted butter; roast at 375°.
13

Turn every 15 minutes; baste with butter and pan juices.
14

Cook a total of 50 to 60 minutes, until juices run clear when knife tip is inserted in hen.
15

Serve hot.