Mushroom-Stuffed Cornish Hens

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Total Time:
1 hr 20 min
Prep
10 min
Inactive
10 min
Cook
1 hr 0 min
Yield:
4 servings
Level:
Intermediate
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons minced shallots
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 10 ounces button mushrooms, wiped clean, stemmed, and finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons dry white wine
  • 4 Cornish hens, about 1 1/4 pounds each
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 8 strips bacon, blanched
  • 4 sprigs thyme, for garnish

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

In a medium skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add the mushrooms, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, and white pepper, reduce the heat to medium, and cook, stirring, until all the liquid has evaporated and the mushrooms begin to caramelize, about 12 minutes. Add the wine and cook, stirring to deglaze the pan, until all the liquid has evaporated. Remove from the heat and let cool before using.

With your fingers, gently lift and loosen the skin from the hens' breasts to make a pocket. Spread about 2 tablespoons of the mushroom duxelle over each breast and pull the skin back into place. Season the hens, inside and out, with the remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt and the black pepper. Wrap each hen with 2 strips of bacon, crossing over the breast to cover.

Place the hens breast side up in a roasting pan and roast until the juices run clear and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers 180 degrees F, about 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve.

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  • on December 14, 2008

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    Made this for Thanksgiving in my dutch oven over coals from the campfire turned out perfect. The bacon adds a super nice touch of class. Pairs well with Emeril's oyster stuffing

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  • on August 22, 2008

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    I made the recipe exactly as it says and I thought the stuffing was very good but the meat of the hen was very bland. If I ever do this again, I will marinate before cooking.

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  • on December 27, 2007

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    Would recommend this to anyone looking for a nice, gourmet meal that's simple, but good. It was delicious!

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