STUFFED CORN-ISH HENS

Stuffed Corn-ish Hens image

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 2h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1/2 cup slivered almonds
3 tablespoons chopped onion
3 tablespoons butter
2 cups water
2 chicken bouillon cubes
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1 bay leaf
6 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each)
6 bacon strips, halved

Steps:

In a saucepan, saute rice, mushrooms, almonds and onion in butter for 5 minutes or until rice is lightly browned. Stir in water, bouillon, parsley, lemon juice, salt and bay leaf; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Discard bay leaf. Spoon about 3/4 cup rice mixture into each hen. Place breast side up in a large roasting pan; tie drumsticks together. Place two bacon pieces over each hen. Cover and bake at 375° for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake 45 minutes longer or until thermometer reads 185° for hens and 165° for the stuffing.

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