Roasted Cornish Game Hens

Name: Roasted Cornish Game Hens
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 0.5 tsp Black Pepper; 0.75 cup Butter; 0.5 whole Celery; 2 whole Cornish Hen; 1 tbsp Dried Basil; 1 tsp Dried Oregano; 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley; 2 whole Garlic; 0.25 whole Green Bell Pepper; 4.5 oz Mushrooms; 0.5 whole Onion; 0.5 tsp Salt

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 American High-Protein 💪Low-Carb Low-Sodium Sugar-Free Gluten-Free Carnivore 🥩

Roasted Cornish Game Hens feature crisp, golden skin and tender meat filled with a buttery mix of herbs, onions, celery, peppers, and mushrooms. Aromatic basil, oregano, garlic, and fresh parsley infuse each bite with balanced herbiness and gentle warmth. Serve for an intimate dinner or a festive holiday meal when you want an elegant yet comforting main course.

Prep30 mins
Cook1 hr 30 mins
Serves4
DifficultyMedium

1

Gather all the ingredients.
2

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
3

In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup melted butter, onion, celery, bell pepper, mushrooms, garlic, basil, oregano, and parsley.
4

Season the hens inside and out with salt and pepper to taste, then stuff them with equal portions of the vegetable mixture.
5

Place the stuffed hens, breast-side up, in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Drizzle with 1/4 cup melted butter.
6

Cover the dish and bake in the preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours.
7

Remove the cover and brown at 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).