Cajun Cornish Game Hens

Total Time: 24 hrs 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 24 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 ounces hot smoked sausage, chopped
• 1/2 cup long grain rice
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can del monte diced tomatoes with onion and garlic
• 1/2 cup sliced green onion
• 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 4 (20 ounce) rock cornish hens
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Recipe

• 1 brown sausage in saucepan. stir in rice; cook 2 minutes.
• 2 add undrained tomatoes, onions, pepper, garlic and thyme. bring to boil. cover; simmer 20 minutes (rice will be firm).
• 3 rinse hens; drain well. stuff with rice mixture. place breast side up on rack in shallow pan. brush with butter.
• 4 bake at 375°f 1 hour or until done.