Smoked Catfish Spread

ratherbeswimmin''s Note:

From Southern Living's Christmas at Home magazine. We love our catfish!!

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 3 cups

• 1 lb catfish fillet
• 1 cup dry white wine or 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese , softened
• 1 -2 clove garlic , minced
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• ¼ teaspoon liquid smoke

Directions:

1. In a large skillet, cook fillets in wine over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes or until catfish flakes with a fork.
2. Remove fillets from skillet and drain well.
3. Process catfish fillets and remaining ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth.
4. Cover and chill 8 hours.
5. Serve on crackers, melba toast or French baguette slices.