Savory Cornish Hens - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 Cornish hens (about 1 lb. each)
8 thick slices home-style white bread
1 1/2 Tbsp. parsley flakes
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. poultry seasoning
1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper
3/4 c. butter
1 c. finely chopped onions
4 livers from the hens
salt and pepper to taste
3 Tbsp. melted butter

Preparation

Remove giblet packs; wash hens and pat dry.
Cut crusts from bread; cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
Place on cookie sheet.
Bake at 350\u00b0 until golden, stirring occasionally; remove from oven. Combine parsley, salt, pepper and poultry seasoning; set aside.
In heavy skillet, melt butter.
Add onions and livers; cook until livers are lightly browned and onions are tender.
Remove and chop livers.
Add livers, onions and butter from pan to bread cubes; toss to mix well.
Salt and pepper hens lightly.
Pack tightly with stuffing; truss.
Place in oven baking dish, breast side up.
Brush with melted butter; roast at 375\u00b0.
Turn every 15 minutes; baste with butter and pan juices.
Cook a total of 50 to 60 minutes, until juices run clear when knife tip is inserted in hen.
Serve hot.