Irresistible Stuffed Cornish Game Hens with Turkey Bacon Delight
Discover the deliciousness of these irresistible stuffed Cornish game hens filled with turkey bacon and a medley of flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Cornish game hens
- 8 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup cooked wild rice
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then crumble it.
- In a bowl, mix together the wild rice, crumbled turkey bacon, onions, celery, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Stuff the mixture into the Cornish game hens.
- Place the stuffed hens in a roasting pan and add chicken broth.
- Roast in the preheated oven for about 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding herbs like thyme or rosemary to the stuffing.
- Ensure the hens are thawed completely before cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hen
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg