Wild Rice Stuffed Cornish Hens

Wild Rice Stuffed Cornish Hens
You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Wild Rice Stuffed Cornish Hens a try. This recipe covers 43% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Watching your figure? This gluten free and dairy free recipe has 1697 calories, 115g of protein, and 100g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 6. Head to the store and pick up rice, water, cornish game hens, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes.

Instructions

1
In a large saucepan, bring 5 cups water, bouillon and salt to a boil.
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Add wild rice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
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Add long grain rice; cover and simmer 25-30 minutes longer or until rice is tender and water is absorbed.
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Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the sausage, celery and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain. Stir in rice mixture. Spoon about 3/4 cup stuffing into each hen.
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5
Place remaining stuffing in a greased 2-qt. baking dish; cover and set aside.
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6
Place hens breast side up on a rack in shallow baking pan; tie drumsticks together.
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Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40 minutes.
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In a small saucepan, bring preserves and remaining water to a boil.
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Pour over hens.
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Bake 25-35 minutes longer or until a meat thermometer reads 180° for hens and 165° for stuffing, basting occasionally.
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Place baking dish of stuffing in the oven for the last 35-40 minutes of hens' baking time.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h, 50 m.
Servings6
Health Score34
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