Roast Cornish Hen with Savory Fruit Stuffing
Roast the savory dried fruit, onion-flavored croutons, and green onion stuffing in the Cornish hen or on the side. Serve the main dish recipe with cranberry sauce for a traditional flavor combination.
Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
1 serving
Ingredients
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1 1-1/2-pound fresh or frozen Cornish game hen
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1/4 cup water
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2 tablespoons margarine or butter
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1 cup onion-flavored croutons
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2 tablespoons dried fruit bits
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1 tablespoon finely chopped green onion
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1/2 teaspoon instant chicken bouillon granules
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1 tablespoon mayonnaise or salad dressing
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1/8 teaspoon poultry seasoning
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1/2 cup fresh cranberries
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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1 tablespoon frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
Directions
1.
Thaw hen, if frozen. Rinse hen with cold water and pat dry. For stuffing, in a small saucepan combine water and margarine or butter; cook until margarine melts. Remove from heat. Stir in croutons, fruit bits, onion, and bouillon granules.
2.
Spoon stuffing into body cavity. Combine mayonnaise and poultry seasoning; coat hen with mayonnaise mixture.
3.
Place hen, breast side up on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Roast, uncovered, in a 375 degree F oven for 1 to 1-1/4 hours or until drumstick moves easily in socket.
4.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan combine cranberries, brown sugar, and orange juice concentrate. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 3 to 5 minutes or until cranberry skins pop.
5.
Serve with cranberry sauce, if desired. Makes 1 serving.
Nutrition information
Calories 1241, Total Fat 80 g, Saturated Fat 15 g, Monounsaturated Fat 29 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 20 g, Cholesterol 245 mg, Sodium 1204 mg, Carbohydrate 60 g, Total Sugar 31 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 75 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 56%, Calcium 5%, Iron 6%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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