Roast Cornish Game Hen

One day I really wanted to have roast chicken, but, being alone, I thought I could never eat the whole thing. So I went out and bought a Cornish Game Hen, and stuffed it's little carcass just like I would a chicken. Of course this had me laughing the whole time...do you know just how big a Game Hen's cavity is??? Anyways, it tasted great.

Game Hen for 1

1 Cornish Game Hen


Dressing

a bit of margarine
small amount of celery, diced
small amount of onions, chopped
little bit of parsley
dash of salt
dash of poultry seasoning
dash of pepper
2 or more slices of bread, cubed
small amount of egg, slightly beaten

Pre-heat oven to 350F.

In small pot, heat margarine, cook celery and onions until tender. Add parsley, salt, poultry seasoning & pepper, stir well until thoroughly mixed. Stir in bread cubes and eggs. Mix together well.

Rinse Game Hen inside and out. Remove giblet bag from the chest cavity if there is one. Pat dry (outside only). Stuff Game Hen with dressing. Folding the flaps of skin together at the back, tie string around the legs to keep that area sealed. Pin down flesh around neck area, thus sealing in the dressing. Place hen in roaster.

Brush skin with melted margarine, salt and pepper. Roast hen for 1 - 1.5 hours, or until done. Remove dressing from cavity, put into a bowl and serve with the Game Hen.

If using a cooking bag, it won't take as long to cook, follow directions on product.

Enjoy,
Myrna