stuffed cornish hens with turkey bacon for a juicy family meal
Enjoy a delicious family meal with these stuffed Cornish hens, wrapped in turkey bacon for added flavor and juiciness.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
- 2 Cornish hens
- 4 strips turkey bacon
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, cook the diced turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and chop.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions and celery until soft.
- In a bowl, mix together bread crumbs, bacon, sautéed veggies, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken broth to the breadcrumb mixture to moisten.
- Stuff the Cornish hens with the mixture and secure with toothpicks.
- Place the hens in a roasting pan and cover with foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, then remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Let rest before carving and serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding herbs such as thyme or rosemary to the stuffing mixture.
- Serve with your favorite sides for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hen
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Stuffed Cornish Hens, Turkey Bacon, Family Meal