Dining Debbie's Way on Filling Comfort Food

Today we are tackling the Cornish Hen.  My family loved the Cornish Hen because they felt they got their own whole hen and they could eat what ever part they wanted (ie. leg, breast, etc.) or just eat the whole hen til they were stuffed like a Turkey..  I'm going to be serving it with Easy Cheesy Microwave baked Scalloped Potatoes and a vegetable medley.

I thaw, rinse and clean out my hens completely and brush them with olive oil, then top them with different dried seasonings, like salt, pepper, sage, thyme, garlic, fresh grated nutmeg and a cajun spice.  I will then put about 2T of butter in the center of the hen to preserve the juices.  Throw them in a pre-heated oven of 350 degrees for about 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 hours depending on size, Mine average about 1.5 - 1.75 lbs a piece.  They will have a nice crisp skin and juicy inside.  If you notice they are getting too crispy too fast, then throw a piece of aluminum foil over the top to keep the steam in for cooking but it will no longer crisp the top.

My Easy Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes are just what they say easy...
In a large saucepan combine 2T of flour with salt and pepper, gradually whisk in about 2 cups of milk and continue whisking until thick and bubbly, add about 1 cups of shredded cheese (whatever type you like, cheddar, swiss, four cheese) until it melts, then stir in about 1 1/2 pounds of sliced potatoes.  Spoon the potato mixture into a microwave safe casserole dish that you coated with cooking spray and cover with saran wrap.  Microwave on high for about 4 mins, then open a corner of the saran to vent the steam and microwave for about another 8-9 minutes until the potatoes are softened.  Take it out of the microwave, uncover and sprinkle an additional 1 c of cheese of the top and Broil in the over for about 2 mins until the cheese melts and it lightly browned.

I will serve this with a side of microwaved frozen mixed vegetables (we like the zucchini, broccoli, carrot and soy bean mix)  seasoned with Salt, pepper and dab of butter for a fast and easy side dish.

You will be more then stuffed when you are finished eating this meal.  Enjoy and as always, Cook on!

So, I have to say.. after posting the recipe, my newlywed daughter decided to take on the recipe and I will have to say she succeeded! :)  Good Job Becky!