Jul 14 2026
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Stuffed Cornish Hen Recipe

Inspired by Bellue's Fine Cajun Cuisine
Time2h
Serves4

with two side orders, Stuffed With Rice Dressing

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Stuffing Ingredients

Side Dish Ingredients

Method

Preparation of Cornish Hens

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. 2

    Prepare the Cornish Hens

    Rinse the Cornish hens under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.

  3. 3

    Season the Hens

    Rub the olive oil all over the hens, then season with salt and black pepper both inside and out.

Preparation of Stuffing

  1. 4

    Cook the Rice

    In a saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Add the rice, cover, and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 15-20 minutes until the rice is tender and has absorbed the broth.

  2. 5

    Sauté Vegetables

    In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, celery, and minced garlic. Sauté until the vegetables are soft, about 5-7 minutes.

  3. 6

    Mix the Stuffing

    In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, sautéed vegetables, dried thyme, and dried sage. Mix well.

Stuffing the Cornish Hens

  1. 7

    Stuff the Hens

    Carefully stuff each Cornish hen with the rice dressing mixture. Tie the legs together with kitchen twine and tuck the wings under the body.

  2. 8

    Roast the Hens

    Place the stuffed Cornish hens on a roasting pan. Roast in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

Preparation of Side Dishes

  1. 9

    Prepare Green Beans

    In a pot of boiling water, blanch the trimmed green beans for about 3-4 minutes. Drain and toss with butter.

  2. 10

    Make Mashed Potatoes

    Boil the diced potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and mash with milk, butter, salt, and pepper to taste.

Final Steps

  1. 11

    Serve

    Remove the Cornish hens from the oven and let them rest for 10 minutes before carving. Serve with green beans and mashed potatoes.

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