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Herb-Stuffed Roasted Cornish Hens

Name: Herb-Stuffed Roasted Cornish Hens
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 2 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each); 12 fresh sage leaves; 4 lemon wedges; 6 green onions, cut into 2-inch lengths, divided; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon kosher salt or sea salt; 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper; 6 small red potatoes, halved

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 70 min.

Makes

2 servings

If you're looking to add a touch of elegance to your dinner table, we suggest this moist Cornish game hen recipe. A blend of sage, lemon, onion and garlic give this entree outstanding flavor. —Taste of Home Cooking School

Ingredients

2 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each)
12 fresh sage leaves
4 lemon wedges
6 green onions, cut into 2-inch lengths, divided
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt or sea salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
6 small red potatoes, halved

Directions

Preheat oven to 375°. Gently lift skin from hen breasts and place sage leaves under skin. Place lemon wedges and a third of the onions in the cavities. Tuck wings under hens; tie legs together. Place in a small greased roasting pan.
Combine butter, oil, lemon juice and garlic; spoon half of mixture over hens. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Bake 30 minutes. Add potatoes and remaining onions to pan. Brush hens with remaining butter mixture. Bake until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175° and potatoes are tender, 40-45 minutes longer.
Remove hens to a serving platter. Stir potatoes and onions to coat with pan drippings. Serve with hens.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving equals 980 calories, 67 g fat (22 g saturated fat), 379 mg cholesterol, 1,398 mg sodium, 29 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 63 g protein.

Herb-Stuffed Roasted Cornish Hens

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