Cornish Hens With Almond Stuffing

• 1 celery rib, chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 3 tablespoons butter, divided
• 2 cups crushed seasoned stuffing
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 4 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each)
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/8 teaspoon paprika

1. In a large skillet, saute celery and onion in 1 tablespoon butter until tender. Stir in the stuffing, broth, almonds, parsley, poultry seasoning, salt and pepper. Spoon about 1 cup stuffing mixture into each hen; tie legs together with kitchen string.
2. Place hens breast side up on a rack in a shallow roasting pan; cover with foil. Bake at 375u0b0 for 40 minutes. In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt remaining butter with garlic and paprika. Uncover hens; baste with butter mixture.
3. Bake, uncovered, for 20-30 minutes longer or until juices run clear and a thermometer reads 180u0b0 for hens and 165u0b0 for stuffing.

celery, onion, butter, stuffing, chicken broth, slivered almonds, parsley, poultry seasoning, salt, pepper, cornish game hens, garlic, paprika

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/cornish-hens-with-almond-stuffing/ (may not work)