Ham and cheese baked chicken

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  • 4
  • 75 mins
  • 95 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 cornish hens
  • 1 tsp salt
  • dash black pepper
  • dash nutmeg (optional)
  • 1 tart apple, pared, cored , sliced
  • 1 - 2 T. butter
  • 2-4 slices ham
  • 2-4 slices cheddar cheese

Preparation

Step 1

1) wash and dry hens

2) sprinkle inside with salt, pepper and nutmeg

3) place on rack, breast side down, in shallow pan. stuff cavities with apples

4) roast at 350 for about 35 minutes or until juices run clear

5) turn upside down and brush with melted butter

6) fold ham and cheese slices around hen

7)roast at 400 for another 20-30 minutes or until hens are browned