Taste of Home
Cheesy Fish Fillets with Spinach
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 25 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.
If you have trouble coaxing children to eat spinach, this fast-to-fix dish might be the solution. The cheese sauce works for me every time!
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons butter
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
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Dash nutmeg
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Dash cayenne pepper
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Dash white pepper
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1 cup whole milk
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2/3 cup shredded cheddar or shredded Swiss cheese
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1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well-drained
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 pound cod, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
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Paprika
Directions
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1.
In a large skillet, melt butter. Stir in the flour, bouillon, nutmeg, cayenne and white pepper until smooth. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the cheddar cheese until melted; set aside.
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2.
Place spinach in an ungreased 8-in. square baking dish. Sprinkle with lemon juice. Arrange fish on spinach; sprinkle with salt. Spoon sauce over top.
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3.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and paprika; bake 5 minutes longer or until lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts
1 serving: 307 calories, 16g fat, 108mg cholesterol, 860mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate, 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 fat.
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