Name: Easy Stuffed Cornish Hen
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 Cornish hens; 1 cup cooked wild rice; 1/2 cup chopped mushrooms; 1/4 cup diced onion; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup dried cranberries; 1/4 cup chopped pecans; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; Salt and pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked wild rice, chopped mushrooms, diced onion, minced garlic, dried cranberries, chopped pecans, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly distributed.
Rinse the Cornish hens under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
Stuff each Cornish hen with the prepared stuffing mixture, ensuring to pack it in tightly.
Rub the outside of the Cornish hens with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Place the stuffed Cornish hens on a baking sheet or in a roasting pan.
Roast in the preheated oven for about 50-60 minutes or until the hens are cooked through, and the skin is golden brown. To check for doneness, insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the thigh – it should read 165°F (74°C).
Once cooked, remove the Cornish hens from the oven and let them rest for 10 minutes before serving.
To serve, carefully slice each Cornish hen in half and serve with any remaining stuffing.

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