Bacon stuffed cornish game hens (microwave)

Yield: 2 Servings

5 sl Bacon diced      1/4 c Chopped onion
1/4 c Thinly sliced celery      2/3 c Seasoned stuffing mix
1 ts Parsley flakes      1/4 ts Salt
1/8 ts Pepper      2 Cornish game hens
1 tb Butter      2 tb Bouquet sauce

In a 1 quart casserole microwave bacon at high for 4 to 5 minutes or until crisp. Remove to paper towels. Drain fat reserving 3 tablespoons. Add onion and celery to fat in casserole. Microwave at high for 2 to 4 minutes or until tender. Stir in bacon stuffing mix parsley flakes salt and pepper. Fill hens with stuffing. Place breast side down on roasting rack. Set aside. In 1 cup measure melt butter at high for 30 to 60 seconds. Blend in bouquet sauce. Brush hens with 1/4 of the mixture. Cover with waxed paper. Microwave at high for 8 minutes. Turn over; brush with remaining mixture; cover. Microwave at high for 7 1/2 to 9 1/2 minutes or until legs move freely and juices run clear. Let stand tented for 5 minutes. Total microwave time: 22 to 27 1/2 minutes. Standing time: 5 minutes. The stuffing can be prepared on a conventional stove and used with chicken. Posted by Stephen Ceideberg; August 6 1992.