Golden Cornish Game Hens for 2 (Bacon-Herb Bread Stuffing) Recipe

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Golden Cornish Game Hens for 2 (Bacon-Herb Bread Stuffing)
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Directions:

  1. Cook bacon until crisp.
  2. Remove bacon from pan, crumble; set aside.
  3. Drain pan of all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease, and saute carrots and celery in the reserved grease until tender (about 5 minutes).
  4. Add bacon, savory, thyme, and pepper; mix in bread crumbs.
  5. Dissolve bouillon in hot water, and drizzle over the bread mixture.
  6. Toss lightly.
  7. Season cavities of hens with salt, then lightly stuff with the bread mixture.
  8. If birds have neck skin still attached, pull it to each bird's back and secure with a small skewer.
  9. Tie legs to tail, and twist wing tips under back on each.
  10. Place hens breast side up in a shallow roasting pan.
  11. Brush with cooking oil and cover loosely with foil.
  12. Roast at 375°F for 30 minutes.
  13. Combine wine, butter, and orange juice.
  14. Uncover birds and baste with wine mixture.
  15. Roast uncovered for another hour (until done), basting twice with wine mixture.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 766.8 Kcal (3210 kJ)
Calories from fat 334.27 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 37.14g 57%
Cholesterol 269.75mg 90%
Sodium 967.29mg 40%
Potassium 939mg 20%
Total Carbs 37.6g 13%
Sugars 6.29g 25%
Dietary Fiber 3.15g 13%
Protein 59.33g 119%
Vitamin C 9.1mg 15%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 13%
Iron 4.2mg 24%
Calcium 117.7mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 135.46 Kcal (567 kJ)
Calories from fat 59.05 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.56g 57%
Cholesterol 47.65mg 90%
Sodium 170.88mg 40%
Potassium 165.89mg 20%
Total Carbs 6.64g 13%
Sugars 1.11g 25%
Dietary Fiber 0.56g 13%
Protein 10.48g 119%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 15%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 13%
Iron 0.7mg 24%
Calcium 20.8mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 17.8
    Points
  • 19
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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