Stuffed Cornish Game Hens
A flavorful and elegant dish of stuffed Cornish game hens that’s perfect for impressing guests at any gathering.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pieces Cornish game hens
- 2 cups bread cubes Trust me, every corner deli has got your back here.
- 1 cup cranberries Dried or fresh—who’s judging?
- 1/2 cup nuts Think walnuts or pecans.
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- to taste Salt Always taste first.
- to taste Pepper Always taste first.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil Add more if you’re feeling wild.
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the bread cubes, cranberries, nuts, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle olive oil over the mixture.
- Add chicken broth for moisture.
- Stuff the Cornish hens until cozy but not exploding.
- Lay hens in roasting pan and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Cooking
- Roast in the preheated oven for 1 to 1.5 hours until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let the stuffed hens rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
You can get creative with your stuffing ingredients. Think on a budget! A little extra crunch from your nuts or surprise sweetness from cranberries can transform your stuffing.