Best 8 Catfish Baked With Cheese Recipes

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Catfish baked with cheese is a delightful dish that combines the delicate flavor of catfish with the richness of cheese. This classic recipe is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that your family and friends will love.

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CATFISH PARMESAN



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Mississippi is the nation's largest producer of farm-raised catfish. My family loves this dish, and asks for it often. One reason I like it is it's so simple to prepare. -W.D. Baker, Starkville, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon each pepper, dried oregano and basil
6 fresh or frozen catfish fillets (3 to 5 ounces each)
1/2 cup butter, melted
Optional: Tartar sauce and lemon wedges

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley and seasonings. Dip catfish in butter, then in crumb mixture. Arrange in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. , Bake, uncovered, at 375° until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 20-25 minutes. If desired, serve with tartar sauce and lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 18g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 522mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

QUESO CATFISH



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A deliciously crunchy and spicy way to serve catfish inspired by a similar dish I had in Beaumont, TX.

Provided by FLOWERFROGGIRL

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Catfish

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 (6 ounce) fillets catfish
¼ cup lime juice
½ cup cheap beer
¼ cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup finely crushed tortilla chips
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons canola oil
4 ounces processed cheese, cubed
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ chipotle pepper, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a shallow dish, stir together 1/4 cup of lime juice and beer. Place fish in the dish, and turn to coat. Marinate for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Coat a roasting rack with cooking spray, and place over a baking sheet.
  • Rinse fish with cold water, and pat dry. Discard the marinade. In one dish, stir together the cornmeal, tortilla chip crumbs, salt and pepper. In another dish, stir together 2 tablespoons of lime juice and canola oil. Dip fillets into the lime and oil, then into the cornmeal mixture to coat. Place the fish onto the roasting rack.
  • Bake fish for 8 to 10 minutes, or until it flakes easily with a fork. While the fish is baking, combine the processed cheese, chili powder, cumin, and chipotle pepper in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook and stir until melted and smooth.
  • Place fish onto serving plates, and spoon the cheese sauce over them. Top with a sprinkling of cilantro leaves, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442.2 calories, Carbohydrate 17.2 g, Cholesterol 106.4 mg, Fat 26.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 31.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 795.7 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

PARMESAN CATFISH



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This moist baked fish has a slightly crunchy coating with a mild Parmesan flavor. "Even my kids love this delicious, easy-to-fix recipe," writes Lettie Simon of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons cornmeal
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 egg white
1/4 cup fat-free milk
4 catfish fillets (6 ounces each)

Steps:

  • In a shallow dish, combine the flour, cheese, cornmeal, paprika, salt and pepper; set aside. In another shallow dish, beat egg white and milk. Dip fillets in milk mixture, then in flour mixture. , Place in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 355mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CATFISH BAKED WITH CHEESE



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Adapted from Craig Claiborne's Southern Cooking. This is also good when made with other kinds of fish. Don't try to fry them; they'll burn.

Provided by Chocolatl

Categories     Catfish

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 catfish fillets
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, preferably freshly grated
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
salt
pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon milk
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup sliced almonds (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Wipe fish dry.
  • Combine cheese, flour, salt, pepper and paprika in a shallow dish.
  • Combine egg and milk in a shallow dish.
  • Dip fish in egg mixture, then in flour mixture, turning to coat.
  • Arrange in a single layer in a baking dish.
  • Pour the butter over the fish.
  • Top with the almonds, if using.
  • Bake for about 20 minutes, until fish is cooked through.

BAKED CATFISH



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Two 7- to 8-ounce catfish fillets
4 ounces butter
4 ounces dry white wine
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
1 teaspoon chopped cilantro
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Paprika

Steps:

  • Season fish with salt and pepper. Place fish in oval casserole dish. Melt 4 ounces butter in small sauce pan. Add wine and remaining ingredients, except the paprika. Simmer about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and spoon over fish. Now sprinkle paprika over fish. Bake fish in 375 degree oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the fish is done.

SYBIL ARANT'S CATFISH BAKED WITH CHEESE



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Provided by Craig Claiborne

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, main course

Time 30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 to 8 catfish fillets, about 2 pounds
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup flour
Salt to taste, if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 teaspoon paprika
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon milk
1/4 cup melted butter
1/4 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Wipe the catfish dry.
  • Blend together the cheese, flour, salt, pepper and paprika.
  • Combine the egg and milk in a flat dish.
  • Dip the fillets in the egg mixture and then coat with the cheese mixture. Arrange the fillets in one layer in a baking dish and pour the butter over all. Sprinkle with the almonds. Place in the oven and bake 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 255, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 22 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 331 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BAKED CATFISH CREOLE



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I found this in a 1992 newspaper clipping I found in an old cookbook I bought It was an old Baton Rouge recipe clipping. I haven't tried it yet, but wanted to keep it safe

Provided by hennypenny49

Categories     Catfish

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 catfish, 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 catfish fillets, 4 oz each
nonstick cooking spray
4 tablespoons finely chopped parsley

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare creole sauce as directed.
  • 2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • 3. Place the catfish in a baking dish sprayed with the non stick spray. Add the creole sauce and bake uncovered for20 minutes or until fish springs back to the touch.
  • 4. When ready to serve, remove the fillets to a warmed platter and pour the sauce over them. Garnish with chopped parsley.
  • yeild:12 oz fish.
  • Serving: 3 oz catfish with about 1/2 cup sauce.
  • Creole Sauce.
  • 1/2 tblsp olive oil.
  • 1/2 cup tomatoes , peeled and diced.
  • 1/4 cup onions, finely chopped.
  • 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped.
  • 1/4 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped.
  • 1 tsp garlic , finely minced.
  • Creole Seasonings:.
  • 3/4 tsp fresh oregano, finely chopped.
  • 1/2 tsp fresh thyme, finely chopped.
  • 1/8 tsp white pepper.
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper.
  • 1/8 tap red pepper.
  • 1/8 tsp paprika.
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth.
  • 1 tblsp tomato paste.
  • 1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the tomatoes, onions, celery, bell peppers, garlic, and seasonings stirring to combine. Cook until onions are trandlucent, about 5 minutes.
  • 2. Stir in the stock and tomato paste and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Yield: 1 1/2 cups.
  • Serving: 1/4 cup.
  • Chicken Stock Recipe Follows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288, Fat 16.1, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 99.6, Sodium 115.2, Carbohydrate 0.3, Fiber 0.2, Protein 33.1

CATFISH TUSCANY



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Succulent broiled fish fillets topped with a Mediterranean-inspired blend of cheese and tomatoes. It looks and tastes like heaven and takes just 20 minutes to prepare.

Provided by Anne Marie Sweden

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 (4 ounce) fillets catfish
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 ½ tablespoons mayonnaise
4 roma tomatoes or sun-dried tomatoes, sliced thin

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler to 500 degrees. Coat a broiling pan with nonstick cooking spray. Brush both sides of fillets with lemon juice, and then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place fillets flat side up on prepared pan.
  • In a small bowl, mix Parmesan cheese, butter, and mayonnaise.
  • Broil fish about 4 inches from heat for 6 minutes. Remove pan from oven, and turn fillets over. Spread the cheese mixture evenly over each fillet. Top with tomato slices. Broil an additional 4 to 6 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.9 calories, Carbohydrate 3.2 g, Cholesterol 78.4 mg, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 19.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 511.6 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right catfish fillets: Look for fillets that are firm and have a mild, sweet flavor. Avoid fillets that are thin or have a strong, fishy smell.
  • Season the catfish fillets well: Before baking, season the catfish fillets with salt, pepper, and any other desired seasonings. This will help to enhance the flavor of the fish.
  • Use a flavorful cheese: The type of cheese you use will have a big impact on the flavor of the baked catfish. Some good options include cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, and mozzarella cheese.
  • Add vegetables to the dish: Vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots can be added to the baking dish along with the catfish fillets. This will make for a more colorful and flavorful dish.
  • Bake the catfish fillets until they are cooked through: The cooking time for catfish fillets will vary depending on the thickness of the fillets. Bake the fillets until they are opaque and flaky.

Conclusion:

Baked catfish with cheese is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The catfish fillets are tender and flaky, and the cheese adds a rich and flavorful crust. This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion.

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