4 rock cornish game hens
1/4 cup canned beef consomme
1 butter
1 salt & pepper
1/4 cup light corn syrup
Directions
If thawed, may be stuffed with 1/4 c stuffing each. Season hens to
taste with salt and pepper. Place breast side up on rack in shallow
roasting pan and brush well with butter. Roast uncovered at 400
degrees about 45 minutes or until tender. During last 15 mins of
baking, baste several times with mixture of consomme and syrup.
Servings: 4 servings
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Categories: Poultry
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