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Rice-Stuffed Cornish Hens

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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Original Recipe Yield 2 servings
 

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

Footnotes

  • 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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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
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
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
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
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
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
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
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
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2006 by salsita75 
I had to give this recipe another try after my first attempt. Having never cooked cornish... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
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
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
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

 
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