stuffed cornish hen

Don’t want to roast a whole turkey this year for Thanksgiving? Keep it small by roasting this Stuffed Cornish Hen recipe with Homemade Classic Stuffing.

Stuffed Cornish Hen

hen,

thyme leaves (or herb of choice)

salt

black pepper

Olive oil,

(4 ounces or 8 tablespoons) unsalted butter

onion

celery stalk, chopped

garlic clove,

white bread,

In a large skillet, melt the butter. Once...

In a large skillet, melt the butter. Once hot, add the onion, celery, and a big pinch of salt. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.

In a large bowl, add the bread, onion...

In a large bowl, add the bread, onion mixture, and salt. Mix together until the bread is moistened.

Preheat oven to 400F. Have a small roasting...

Preheat oven to 400F. Have a small roasting pan or 8x8 pan ready.

In a small bowl, mix together thyme, salt,...

In a small bowl, mix together thyme, salt, and pepper.

Fill the hen with stuffing. If there is...

Fill the hen with stuffing. If there is stuffing leftover, add it to the bottom of the pan. If there is no stuffing leftover, add a roasting rack to the pan.

Tie the hen's legs together with oven-safe twine...

Tie the hen's legs together with oven-safe twine (optional but keeps the legs in place) then place on top of the stuffing or roasting rack.

Brush the hen with olive oil then rub...

Brush the hen with olive oil then rub the thyme mixture all over, getting underneath the wings, legs, and skin whenever possible.

Bake for 50-60 minutes or until juices run...

Bake for 50-60 minutes or until juices run clear when thickest part of chicken is pierced and internal temperature reaches 165°F.

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