Stuffed Cornish Hens Recipe: Juicy Delights with Turkey Bacon
Enjoy a deliciously savory stuffed Cornish hens recipe that incorporates turkey bacon for added flavor and moisture. Perfect for special occasions or family dinners!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Cornish hens
- 4 strips turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add onion, celery, and garlic, and sauté until softened.
- Add bread crumbs, chicken broth, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper to the skillet; mix well.
- Stuff the mixture into each Cornish hen. Place hens in a baking dish.
- Bake for 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the hens in your favorite spice blend overnight.
- Feel free to add vegetables to the stuffing mixture for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hen
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg