Yellow and Green Stuffed Cornish Hens
Prep: 30 min
Cook: 60 min
Total: 90 min
Serves: 8
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Tender Cornish hens take center stage in this delightful dish, where each bird is generously stuffed with a savory mixture of spinach, melted cheese, and seasoned rice, creating a comforting and flavorful experience. Roasted to a beautiful golden brown, these hens are not only impressive for special occasions but also perfect for a cozy family dinner. Paired with sweet peach halves and a tangy cranberry relish, this dish brings a wonderful balance of flavors to your table, making it a feast everyone will love.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 pkg Frozen Spinach
- 1/2 Cup Butter
- 3 Cups Rice - Cooked
- 1 Cup Milk
- 4 - Egg - Beaten
- 4 Cups Cheddar Cheese - Grated
- 2 Tbsp Onion - Chopped
- 2 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 Tsp Marjoram
- 1 Tsp Rosemary
- 1 Tsp Thyme
- 1 Tsp Oregano
- 1 Tsp Salt
- 1/2 Tsp Black Pepper
- 4 - Cornish Hen
- 5 - Peach Halves
- 2 Cups Cranberry Relish
- 5 - Lettuce Leaves
Directions
Directions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Cook spinach according to package directions; drain.
- Melt 1/4 cup butter; add to rice.
- Add milk to eggs; add cheese.
- Add spinach; mix well.
- Stir in onion, Worcestershire sauce and seasonings; set aside.
- Rub cavities of Cornish hens with part of the remaining butter; stuff with rice mixture.
- Melt remaining butter; brush on hens.
- Place hens in 13 x 9 1/2 x 2-inch pan, breast side up.
- Roast for about 1 hour, basting frequently.
- Stuff peach halves with cranberry relish; place on lettuce leaves.
Place hens on platter; garnish with peach halves on lettuce.
Nutrition
Per serving · 8 servingsCalories
550
Fat
36 g
Saturated fat
18 g
Carbohydrates
30 g
Sugar
5 g
Fiber
2 g
Protein
24 g
Sodium
800 mg
Cholesterol
200 mg
Estimated values for general guidance only — not medical or dietary advice.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 pkg Frozen Spinach
- 1/2 Cup Butter
- 3 Cups Rice - Cooked
- 1 Cup Milk
- 4 - Egg - Beaten
- 4 Cups Cheddar Cheese - Grated
- 2 Tbsp Onion - Chopped
- 2 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 Tsp Marjoram
- 1 Tsp Rosemary
- 1 Tsp Thyme
- 1 Tsp Oregano
- 1 Tsp Salt
- 1/2 Tsp Black Pepper
- 4 - Cornish Hen
- 5 - Peach Halves
- 2 Cups Cranberry Relish
- 5 - Lettuce Leaves
