Canadian Cod Au Gratin

Scandigirl's Note:

This recipe is from New Foundland, Canada, where fish is in plentiful. It can be served as an appetizer or as a main dish.

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 ½ cups grated cheese
• 2 cups cod
• 3 tablespoons butter
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups milk
• 2 tablespoons flour
• ½ teaspoon salt

Directions:

1. Mix flour with melted butter over low heat.
2. Pour milk in slowly.
3. Add pepper and salt to taste.
4. Increase heat to high.
5. Continue stirring.
6. Grease casserole dish.
7. Pour a little sauce in dish, layer flaked fish, cheese, sauce, then another layer of fish and cheese.
8. Bake at 350 F for 1/2 hour.

Reviews

[Marie Nixon]

I made this as part of the Best of 2008 Cookbook tag game. It is a little bit out of my comfort zone but I liked it. I made it the day before serving and microwaved it to reheat. I made it with non-fat milk.

[twissis]

Made for the Aug Seafood Photo Challenge, I chose this recipe in an effort to copycat a very pricey fish gratin we esp like, but is sold only in fish markets here in Iceland. I made a full recipe as written using a generous amt of lemon pepper + a mix of gouda, mozzarella & cheddar cheeses as I had the right amt of them on hand. This is very easy-to-fix & cooking time + yield are spot-on. Fresh from the oven, the sauce is thin but a short rest time allows a creamy texture to develop. DH & I both felt this was excellent & as good as what we can buy. Thx for sharing this great recipe w/us. ~ *Edited to Add* ~ This was even better reheated the 2nd dy! :-)

[I'm just a Cook]

My boyfriend is from Newfoundland, I surprised him with this dish for lunch and he loved it! I sprinkled some breadcrumbs on top for extra crispiness.