Stuffed Cornish Game Hens: Juicy Turkey Bacon & Herb Delight
A delicious recipe for stuffed Cornish game hens featuring turkey bacon and herbs.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Cornish game hens
- 8 ounces turkey bacon
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the turkey bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove and chop.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion and garlic until translucent.
- In a bowl, combine cooked rice, chopped bacon, onions, garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the Cornish game hens with the mixture.
- Place the hens in a baking dish and cover with foil.
- Bake for 1 hour, then uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
- Let rest before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add other spices according to your taste.
- For a crispy skin, broil the hens for a few minutes after baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hen
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Stuffed Cornish Game Hens, Turkey Bacon, Herb Delight