Cornish Hens with Garlic Cream Cheese

Four simple ingredients are all you need to make a savory and rich Cornish hen main dish. Serve alongside warm French bread.

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2 Cornish game hens, giblets removed

3 tablespoons garlic and herb seasoning (such as McCormick®), divided

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, divided

1 tablespoon butter, melted

salt to taste

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line the inside of a roasting pan with aluminum foil.

Place hens, breast-side up, in the prepared roasting pan.

Mix 1 tablespoon garlic and herb seasoning with 1 package cream cheese in a bowl. Stuff cream cheese mixture in 1 hen. Repeat with 1 tablespoon garlic and herb seasoning and remaining 1 package cream cheese; stuff the second hen.

Brush hens with melted butter; sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon garlic and herb seasoning. Season with salt. Cover hens with aluminum foil.

Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Remove aluminum foil and bake until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 15 more minutes.An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Cornish Hens with Garlic Cream Cheese

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