Cornish Game Hens

2 Cornish game hens, thawed

6 oz bulk sausage

¼ cup chopped onion

2 Tbsp chopped celery

½ cup coarsely chopped fresh mushrooms

1 cup herb-seasoned stuffing mix

¾ tsp poultry seasoning or sage, divided

1 Tbsp butter or margarine, softened

1-Preheat oven to 375. Spray baking pan with nonstick spray. Remove giblets from hens. Rinse and pat dry inside and out. Lightly sprinkle with salt and pepper; set aside.

2-In med skillet, cook and stir sausage over med heat until no longer pink. Add onion, celery, and mushrooms. Cook and stir until tender, about 5 min. Add stuffing mix, 1/3 cup water, and ½ tsp poultry seasoning; mix well. Spoon stuffing into the hens.

3-Mix ¼ tsp poultry seasoning with butter. Rub evenly over hens. Place in baking pan. Roast 1 hour 30 minutes or more until hens read 180 degrees internally.

(ripped off from a walmart recipe card)