Cornish Hens Stuffed With Wild Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 (1 lb.) Cornish hens
3/4 c. wild rice
2 1/4 c. water
3 1/2 tsp. Bon Appetit
2 tsp. chicken stock, base or bouillon
1 Tbsp. instant onion
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. melted butter
1/2 tsp. basil leaves
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. parsley
1/4 tsp. pepper

Preparation

Add stock to water; cook rice in this, covered, until water is absorbed, about 50 minutes.
Add 1/4 cup of butter, basil leaves, cinnamon, parsley, 2 teaspoons Bon Appetit, onion, salt and pepper; mix well.
Fill cavities of hens.
Cover exposed stuffing with aluminum foil to prevent drying.
Brush hens with a mixture of 1/4 cup of butter and remaining Bon Appetit.
Roast in a 450\u00b0 oven for 20 minutes.
Reduce oven to 350\u00b0; roast 45 minutes.