CORNISH GAME HENS WITH BACON AND CRANBERRY SAUCE

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Make and share this Cornish Game Hens With Bacon and Cranberry Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Oolala

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h25m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 Cornish hens, halved lengthwise
salt
pepper
2 slices bacon, cut in half
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 chicken bouillon cube
1 cup hot water
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup water
3 tablespoons whole berry cranberry sauce
1 (4 ounce) can canned mushroom slices, can use 1/2 lb. fresh sliced mushrooms

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Season hens with salt and pepper.
  • Place, cut side down, in large shallow roasting pan.
  • Put 1/2 slice of bacon on each half hen.
  • Sprinkle with lemon juice.
  • Dissolve bouillon cube in the boiling water and add to the bottom of the pan.
  • Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until juice runs clear when thigh is pierced with a fork. Baste often with pan drippings.
  • When hens are done, remove to a serving platter.
  • Pour pan drippings into medium saucepan.
  • Blend flour into the drippings.
  • Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until browned.
  • Gradually add 1 cup of water. Cook, stirring contanstly, until smooth and thickened.
  • Stir in cranberry sauce and mushrooms.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Simmer 10 minutes and serve over the hens.
  • Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403, Fat 12.1, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 223.2, Sodium 962.6, Carbohydrate 20, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 11.8, Protein 51.1

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