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Rice-Stuffed Cornish Hens

SUBMITTED BY: Gloria Leiding

"'I found this recipe in a cookbook many years ago, and it's become one of my favorites,' reports Gloria Leiding of Fairmont, Minnesota. 'It's a nice change of pace from the usual beef or pork. These game hens always seem festive.'"

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PREP TIME	30 Min
COOK TIME	55 Min
READY IN	1 Hr 25 Min

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INGREDIENTS

1/3 cup uncooked long grain rice
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons slivered almonds
3 tablespoons butter, divided
3/4 cup water
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1 (4 ounce) can mushroom stems and pieces, drained and chopped
2 Cornish game hens
1/8 teaspoon pepper

DIRECTIONS

In a saucepan, cook and stir the rice, onion and almonds in 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat for 5 minutes or until rice is lightly browned. Stir in the water, bouillon, lemon juice and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 16-20 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir in mushrooms.
Sprinkle outside and cavity of hens with pepper and remaining salt. Stuff hens with rice mixture. Place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan coated with nonstick cooking spray. Melt remaining butter; brush half over hens.
Cover and bake at 400 degrees F for 25-35 minutes longer or until juices run clear and a meat thermometer reads 180 degrees F for hens and 165 degrees F for stuffing.

FOOTNOTE

Nutritional Analysis: 1 stuffed hen equals 998 calories, 68 g fat (24 g saturated fat), 386 mg cholesterol, 1,350 mg sodium, 30 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 63 g protein.

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REVIEWS

Reviewed on May 4, 2007 by samokoro

I'm not sure the recipe adequately tells you how long to cook the hens. I had to put them back... MORE

Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2007 by Alyssa

It was ok. Cooking time was WAY off. I actually had to cook mine for almost 1 hour and 1/2. MORE

Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2006 by chibiharuka

I was a bit disappointed w/this recipe. It was easy, and the stuffing was fine, but nothing... MORE

Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2006 by salsita75

I had to give this recipe another try after my first attempt. Having never cooked cornish... MORE

Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2006 by juicyfruit007

Well, I made this dish for Thanksgiving today, since it is a nice size for my husband and I.... MORE

Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2006 by sandy

my family loved this, I did not add extra salt.Even my Husband who doesn't care for rice said... MORE

Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2008 by Gwinn

This recipe is great. I have made it for most of the family now as they have come visiting... MORE