Stuffed Cornish Hens Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup butter, divided
• 3 cups crumbled cornbread
• 3 cups soft bread crumbs
• 1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
• 2 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each)
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 3/4 teaspoon chopped fresh mint or 1/4 teaspoon dried mint flakes