BACON - STUFFED CORNISH HENS 
5 slices bacon, diced
1/4 c. chopped onion
1/4 c. thinly sliced celery
2/3 c. seasoned stuffing mix
1 tsp. parsley flakes
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
2 cornish game hens
1 tbsp. butter
2 tsp. Kitchen Bouquet sauce

In 1 quart casserole microwave bacon at high 4-5 minutes or until crisp. Drain fat, reserving 3 tablespoons. Add onion and celery to fat in casserole. Microwave at high 2-4 minutes, or until tender. Stir in bacon, stuffing mix, parsley flakes, salt and pepper. Fill hens with stuffing. Place breast side down on roasting rack. Set aside.

In 1 cup measuring cup, melt butter at high 30-60 seconds. Blend in bouquet sauce. Brush hens with 1/4 of mixture. Cover with wax paper. Microwave at high 8 minutes. Turn over; brush with remaining mixture. Cover. Microwave at high 7 1/2-9 1/2 minutes or until legs move freely and juices run clear. Let stand tinted 5 minutes. Serves 2.

Since microwave ovens vary in power, you may need to adjust your cooking time.

 

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