Lemon Leek Roasted Cornish Hens

Cornish game hens stuffed with leeks and fresh lemons and baked to a golden finish. This is a delicious and simple recipe for Cornish hens. Serve with couscous and broccoli, if desired.

• PREP
  10 mins
• COOK
  1 hr
• READY IN
  1 hr 20 mins

Ingredients 

Original recipe makes 4 servings
 4 Rock Cornish hens
 2 lemons, halved
 2 sliced leeks, white part only

 2 tablespoons poultry seasoning

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Place hens in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Stuff each hen with 1 lemon half and 1/4 of the sliced leeks, then sprinkle with seasoning.
3. Bake at 350 degrees F 9175 degrees C) for 1 hour, or until hens are cooked through and juices run clear. Let stand 10 minutes, then remove lemon and leeks.

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