Cornish Hens with wild Rice

Ingredients:
  • 1 pk (6-oz) long grain wild rice
  • 1 md Onion; minced
  • 3 Tbsp Butter or margarine,melted and divided
  • 1 lg Apple; peeled, cored, andcoarsely shredded
  • 1 Egg; beaten
  • 1 Tbsp Fresh parsley; minced
  • 1/8 tsp Ground thyme
  • 6 To 8 cornish hens; (1 to 1-1/2-pound)
  • Salt and pepper
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Preparation:

Prepare rice according to package directions. Sauté onion in 2 tablespoons butter. Combine rice, onion, apple, egg, parsley, and thyme; stir well, and set aside. Remove giblets from hens; reserve for other uses. Rinse hens with cold water, and pat dry; sprinkle cavities with salt and pepper.

Stuff hens with rice mixture, and close cavities. Secure with wooden picks; truss. Place hens, breast side up, in a shallow pan, and brush with remaining 1 tablespoon butter.

Bake at 350° F for 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until juices run clear when thigh is pierced with a fork.

Servings: 6 to 8
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Submitted by: Recipe Group Member
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