Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs fresh Cornish hens (or frozen)
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup onion-flavored croutons
• 2 tablespoons dried fruit
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped green onion
• 1/2 teaspoon instant chicken bouillon granules
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise or 1 tablespoon salad dressing
• 1/8 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 1/2 cup fresh cranberries
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed

Instructions

1. Thaw hen, if frozen. Rinse hen with cold water and pat dry. For stuffing, in a small saucepan combine water and margarine or butter; cook until margarine melts. Remove from heat. Stir in croutons, fruit bits, onion, and bouillon granules.

2. Spoon stuffing into body cavity. Combine mayonnaise and poultry seasoning; coat hen with mayonnaise mixture.

3. Place hen, breast side up on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Roast, uncovered, in a 375 degree F oven for 1 to 1-1/4 hours or until drumstick moves easily in socket.

4. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan combine cranberries, brown sugar, and orange juice concentrate. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 3 to 5 minutes or until cranberry skins pop.

5. Serve with cranberry sauce, if desired.