Stuffed Baked Cornish Hen
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 60 min
Total: 80 min
Serves: 2
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The delightful aroma of a stuffed baked Cornish hen will immediately transport you to a cozy family gathering or a festive celebration. Each tender bite reveals a savory blend of chopped liver, ham, and earthy mushrooms, all enveloped in a crispy bacon blanket that adds a satisfying crunch. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a special evening at home, this dish brings a touch of elegance to your dinner table while keeping comfort at its heart. Prepare for a truly memorable meal that warms both the heart and the palate.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 - Cornish Hen Livers - Finely Chopped
- 1/4 Cup Onion - Finely Chopped
- 1/2 Cup Ham - Finely Chopped
- 2 Tbsp Mushrooms - Chopped
- 1 Cup Butter
- 1 Tsp Parsley - Chopped
- 2 Cups Bread Crumbs
- 1/2 Tsp Salt
- 1/4 Tsp Black Pepper
- 1/2 Tsp Poultry Seasoning
- 1 - Egg - Slightly Beaten
- 3 Lbs Cornish Hen
- 4 Slices Bacon
- 1/2 Cup Dry White Wine
Directions
Directions
- Saute liver, onions, ham and mushrooms in 1/2 cup butter in large saucepan.
- Cool; remove to large bowl.
- Stir in parsley, bread crumbs, salt, pepper, poultry seasoning and egg; blend well.
- Stuff hens with bread mixture; truss securely.
- Arrange hens in roasting pan; crisscross breasts with bacon strips.
- Bake at 400 degrees for 1 hour.
- Combine remaining butter with wine; blend well.
- Baste hens frequently with wine mixture.
- Serve on wild rice seasoned with pan drippings.
Nutrition
Per serving · 2 servingsCalories
1,160
Fat
88 g
Saturated fat
36 g
Carbohydrates
36 g
Sugar
2 g
Fiber
2 g
Protein
62 g
Sodium
1,200 mg
Cholesterol
300 mg
Estimated values for general guidance only — not medical or dietary advice.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 - Cornish Hen Livers - Finely Chopped
- 1/4 Cup Onion - Finely Chopped
- 1/2 Cup Ham - Finely Chopped
- 2 Tbsp Mushrooms - Chopped
- 1 Cup Butter
- 1 Tsp Parsley - Chopped
- 2 Cups Bread Crumbs
- 1/2 Tsp Salt
- 1/4 Tsp Black Pepper
- 1/2 Tsp Poultry Seasoning
- 1 - Egg - Slightly Beaten
- 3 Lbs Cornish Hen
- 4 Slices Bacon
- 1/2 Cup Dry White Wine
