Unbelievable Baked Cornish Game Hens: The Ultimate Taste

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2Cornish game hens

  • ½cupmelted butter

  • ½onion, chopped

  • ½stalkcelery, chopped

  • ¼green bell pepper, chopped

  • 1(4.5 ounce) canmushrooms, drained and chopped

  • 2clovesgarlic, minced

  • 1tablespoondried basil

  • 1teaspoondried oregano

  • 1tablespoonchopped fresh parsley

  • ¼cupmelted butter

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

  2. In a small bowl combine the 1/2 cup melted butter, onion, celery, bell pepper, mushrooms, garlic, basil, oregano and parsley.

  3. Season hens inside and out with salt and pepper to taste, then stuff with equal amounts butter/vegetable mixture. Place stuffed birds in a 9×13 inch baking dish, breast side up. Drizzle with 1/4 cup melted butter.

  4. Cover dish and bake in the preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours. Remove cover and brown at 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories476
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
45g
58%
Saturated Fat
25g
124%
Cholesterol
167mg
56%
Sodium
421mg
18%
Total Carbohydrate
5g
2%
Dietary Fiber
2g
6%
Total Sugars
2g
Protein
14g
29%
Vitamin C
9mg
10%
Calcium
52mg
4%
Iron
2mg
8%
Potassium
280mg
6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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