Cornish Hens with Corn Bread and Ham Stuffing

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/3 cup chopped celery
• 2 cups crumbled corn muffins or corn bread (about 7 ounces)
• 1 cup chopped ham (about 6 ounces)
• 1/4 cup chicken stock or canned broth
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 3/4 teaspoon dried rubbed sage
• 2 Cornish game hens, halved lengthwise
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

1. Heat oil in heavy medium skillet over medium heat.
2. Add onion and celery; saute until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. Mix in remaining ingredients; stir until heated through.
4. Remove skillet from heat.
5. Season stuffing with salt and pepper.
6. Cool slightly.
7. Preheat oven to 375F.
8. Grease 13 x 9x2-inch baking dish.
9. Season hens with salt and pepper.
10. Place skin side down on work surface.
11. Pack 1/4 of stuffing into each cavity.
12. Arrange hens stuffing side down in prepared dish.
13. Brush with mustard.
14. Roast hens until golden brown and juices run clear when thighs are pierced, about 45 minutes.
15. Transfer hens to platter and serve.

vegetable oil, onion, celery, corn muffins, ham, chicken stock, parsley, sage, cornish game hens, mustard

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/cornish-hens-with-corn-bread-and-ham-stuffing-2539 (may not work)