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Cornish Hens with Garlic Cream Cheese

Cornish Hens with Garlic Cream Cheese

Name: Cornish Hens with Garlic Cream Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Cornish game hens, giblets removed; 3 tablespoons garlic and herb seasoning (such as McCormick®), divided; 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, divided; 1 tablespoon butter, melted; salt to taste

Rating: 4.74 stars

39 Ratings
34 Reviews
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Scrumptious Cornish hen recipe using garlic and herb seasoning mixed with cream cheese. Serve with warm French bread, spreading the cheese on the bread.

By Rachel Armont

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Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

cook:

1 hr 15 mins

total:

1 hr 30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 4 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

2 Cornish game hens, giblets removed
3 tablespoons garlic and herb seasoning (such as McCormick®), divided
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, divided
1 tablespoon butter, melted
salt to taste

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line the inside of a roasting pan with aluminum foil.

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Step 2

Place hens, breast-side up, in the prepared roasting pan.
Step 3

Mix 1 tablespoon garlic and herb seasoning with 1 package cream cheese in a bowl. Stuff cream cheese mixture in 1 hen. Repeat with 1 tablespoon garlic and herb seasoning and remaining 1 package cream cheese; stuff the second hen.
Step 4

Brush hens with melted butter; sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon garlic and herb seasoning. Season with salt. Cover hens with aluminum foil.
Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Remove aluminum foil and bake until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 15 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

566 calories; protein 21.3g; carbohydrates 3g; fat 52.4g; cholesterol 206.2mg; sodium 388.8mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (34)

Most helpful positive review

mkstevens09

11/15/2012

This recipe was super simple and had great flavor. I served with french bread as suggested and it was great with the cream cheese. I used cream cheese with 1/3 less fat and I couldn't even tell it wasn't regular cream cheese. I also used only about 6 oz of cheese in each bird as that is all that would fit. I highly suggest this recipe! Read More

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(14)

Most helpful critical review

Norma Sorenson

02/21/2018

Made this recipe as written with no changes. Actually we were disappointed. Will not be making this again. Read More

39 Ratings

5 star values: 32
4 star values: 4
3 star values: 3
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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mkstevens09

11/15/2012

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Twigfilly

01/23/2013

This recipe turned out great. The only thing I did different was that I was able to split an 8oz package of cream cheese between 3 game hens because I couldn't fit anymore than that inside of them. Husband said it was delicious and my kids didn't complain. My toddler even loved it. Read More

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Bhupinder Sawhny

07/21/2013

Out of this world indeed! I marinaded the cornish hens with garlic rosemary salt white wine and Kansas steak seasoning for 4 hours before cooking. Mouthwatering taste. Highly recommended. Read More

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chay

06/23/2016

This was a delicious recipe! I did however only use one package of cream cheese. I also added some McCormick Montreal chicken seasoning to my cream cheese! Read More

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(2)

Debbie Zwick Sherman

02/14/2013

Loved this!! I've been making cornish hens for Valentines for so many years with the same recipe thought I'd try something different. This is the one for me... easy fast and YUMMY!!!!! Read More

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Bos_Boo

12/21/2013

SO good! I will definitely be making this again! Read More

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(1)

india

11/28/2013

OMG! Just made this for Thanksgiving. IT IS WONDERFUL! I have never wrote a review on this site but I had to take the time to do this one. Thank you sooo much for sharing this. Read More

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Bethany66

10/10/2015

This was easy and turned out fine. The meat was moist and juicy. I did have to turn on the broiler for the last couple of minutes to get it brown. Read More

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connielee

06/01/2013

OUTSTANDING!! I've tried several game hen recipes but all fell into the "blah" category until I found this one. It's amazing! I did find that one brick of cream cheese is plenty for two hens and leaving it in the bird keeps it warm for spreading on the french bread. Wonderful! Read More

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Norma Sorenson

02/21/2018

Made this recipe as written with no changes. Actually we were disappointed. Will not be making this again. Read More

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Cornish Hens with Garlic Cream Cheese

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Calories: 565.8

% Daily Value *

protein: 43 %

carbohydrates: 1 %

sugars:

fat: 81 %

saturated fat: 147 %

cholesterol: 69 %

vitamin a iu: 33 %

niacin equivalents: 54 %

vitamin b6: 14 %

vitamin c: 1 %

folate: 4 %

calcium: 10 %

iron: 10 %

magnesium: 6 %

potassium: 8 %

sodium: 16 %

thiamin: 6 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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mkstevens09

11/15/2012

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Twigfilly

01/23/2013

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Bhupinder Sawhny

07/21/2013

Out of this world indeed! I marinaded the cornish hens with garlic rosemary salt white wine and Kansas steak seasoning for 4 hours before cooking. Mouthwatering taste. Highly recommended.

Helpful

(4)

chay

06/23/2016

This was a delicious recipe! I did however only use one package of cream cheese. I also added some McCormick Montreal chicken seasoning to my cream cheese!

Helpful

(2)

Debbie Zwick Sherman

02/14/2013

Loved this!! I've been making cornish hens for Valentines for so many years with the same recipe thought I'd try something different. This is the one for me... easy fast and YUMMY!!!!!

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(2)

Bos_Boo

12/21/2013

SO good! I will definitely be making this again!

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(1)

india

11/28/2013

OMG! Just made this for Thanksgiving. IT IS WONDERFUL! I have never wrote a review on this site but I had to take the time to do this one. Thank you sooo much for sharing this.

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Bethany66