Sausage Stuffed Cornish Hens

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Sausage stuffed Cornish hens are petite birds that are perfect for a special occasion or easy enough to roast for a weeknight dinner at home.  The Cornish hens are stuffed with a flavorful sausage and wild rice mixture and rubbed with an herbaceous compound butter that is roasted to golden perfection.

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Lets make Sausage Stuffed Cornish Hens.  First, gather all of  your Ingredients!

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Step 1: Cook sausage until browned on the outside, then add the vegetables and sauté until softened.

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Step 2: Add the fresh chopped herbs and chopped garlic and continue sautéing for another minute.

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Step 3: Add the cooked wild rice and water and give everything a stir and continue cooking for another minute.

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Step 4: Make the compound butter by adding the softened butter to a bowl, along with the herbs, garlic and spices and mix to combine.

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Step 5: Add ½-3/4 cup of the wild rice sausage stuffing inside the cavity of the Cornish hen.

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Step 6: Rub the compound butter all over the Cornish hen and under the skin and place in a roasting pan or cast iron skillet.

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Step 7: Roast the stuffed Cornish hens at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 minutes until cooked through and golden brown on top.

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Find the full recipe for  Sausage Stuffed  Cornish Hens on LittleFerraroKitchen.com  Linked below!