Apple 'N Cheese Stuffed Cornish Hens

By kilala123

Tip: To toast bread cubes, spread fresh bread cubes on cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees, 10-12 mins or until golden brown, stirring occasionally.

Variations: Substitute chopped pear for apple.

Prepare stuffing as directed, spoon into 1-qt. casserole. Bake at 350 degree for 30 mins. Sere with baked chicken.

Ingredients

• 1/2 C. celery slices
• 1/3 C. chopped onion
• 1/2 tsp. poultry seasoning
• 1/2 C. margarine
• 2 c. fresh toasted breaded cubes
• 1 C. chopped apple
• 1/2 C (2ozs.) grated parmesan cheese
• 4 1 to 1 1/2-lb. Rock Cornish Hens

Preparation

Step 1

Saute vegetables and seasoning in 1/4C margarine. Pour over combied bread and apple; mix well. Sprinke with cheese; toss lightly. Stuff hens with stuffing; close openings with skewers. Place, breast side up, on rack in baking pan; brush with margarine. Bake at 400 degree, 1 hr., brushing occasionally with remaining margarine,melted. Makes 4 servings.