Pinata Cornish Game Hens

6 (1 lb.) Rock Cornish Hens

Basting Sauce:

:

1/2 C dry sherry

1/2 C Old El Paso Mild Picante Salsa

1/4 C vegetable oil

1 clove garlic, minced

1/8 t cinnamon

Stuffing:

1 box (7.6 oz.) Old El Paso Mild Mexican Rice, prepared according

to package directions

1 can (8-3/4 oz.) whole kernel corn, drained

1/3 C pecan pieces, toasted

1 can (4 oz.) Old El Paso Chopped Green Chilies

1 t lemon juice

Combine basting sauce ingredients; set aside. Combine stuffing ingredients. Stuff hens with stuffing mixture. Close cavity by inserting metal skewers or toothpicks across opening. Place hens breast side up on rack on shallow roasting pan. Brush with basting sauce. Roast uncovered at 450 degrees F, 30 minutes. Brush with remaining sauce. Continue cooking and basting an additional 30 to 40 minutes, or until hens are done. Makes 6 servings.