Cajun Cornish Game Hens

• hot smoked sausage↗4 ounces

  chopped

• long grain white rice↗1⁄2 cup
• del monte diced tomatoes with onion and garlic1 can
• green onion1⁄2 cup

  sliced

• green bell pepper1⁄4 cup

  chopped

• garlic clove↗1

  minced

• dried thyme leaves↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• rock cornish hens4
• butter↗1 tablespoon

  melted

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Brown sausage in saucepan. Stir in rice; cook 2 minutes.

2. 2

   Add undrained tomatoes, onions, pepper, garlic and thyme. Bring to boil. Cover; simmer 20 minutes (rice will be firm).

3. 3

   Rinse hens; drain well. Stuff with rice mixture. Place breast side up on rack in shallow pan. Brush with butter.

4. 4

   Bake at 375°F 1 hour or until done.