Best 2 Cheesy Catfish Recipes

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Cheesy catfish is a delicious and versatile dish that can be prepared in a variety of ways. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion dish to impress your guests, cheesy catfish is sure to please. The key to making the best cheesy catfish is to use fresh, high-quality ingredients and to cook the fish properly. With a little planning and effort, you can create a delicious and memorable cheesy catfish dish that your family and friends will love.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

CHEESY CATFISH CHOWDER



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We have a large pond in our back yard which has many nice catfish so I am always trying to come up with new ways to fix it. This is one of our favorites.

Provided by VRKATHYV

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Seafood

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons butter
½ small onion, chopped
1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
1 cup water
½ cup chopped celery
1 cup sliced baby carrots
2 medium potatoes, cubed
3 cups milk, divided
⅓ cup cake flour
1 teaspoon celery salt
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ½ pounds catfish fillets, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven over medium heat, melt butter and saute the onion until tender. Pour in chicken broth and water. Mix in celery, carrots, and potatoes. Cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups milk and cake flour. Mix into the Dutch oven.
  • Mix remaining milk, celery salt, salt, and pepper into the Dutch oven. Stirring occasionally, continue cooking the mixture about 10 minutes, until thickened.
  • Stir catfish into the mixture, and cook 5 minutes, or until fish is easily flaked with a fork. Mix in Cheddar cheese, and cook another 5 minutes, until melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.3 calories, Carbohydrate 20.9 g, Cholesterol 78.4 mg, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 23.6 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 968.2 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

CHEESY CATFISH



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This savory catfish dish is coated in Parmesan cheese and baked. Excellent for an easy family dinner! A fish dish even your kids will love!

Provided by Deborah Westbrook

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Catfish

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 egg
1 tablespoon milk
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
8 (4 ounce) fillets catfish
¼ cup margarine, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Beat the egg together with the milk in a medium bowl. In another bowl, stir together the cheese, flour, salt, pepper and paprika.
  • Dip catfish in the egg and milk mixture, then dredge in the cheese mixture until coated. Arrange fish in a single layer in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour melted butter over the fish.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420.2 calories, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 100.4 mg, Fat 24.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 22.1 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 812.4 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh catfish fillets. Fresh catfish fillets will have a mild, sweet flavor and a firm texture. Avoid using frozen catfish fillets, as they can be tough and bland.
  • Season the catfish fillets with your favorite spices. Some popular seasonings for catfish include salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
  • Cook the catfish fillets until they are cooked through. The best way to tell if catfish fillets are cooked through is to insert a fork into the thickest part of the fillet. If the fish flakes easily, it is cooked through.
  • Serve the catfish fillets with your favorite sides. Some popular sides for catfish include hush puppies, coleslaw, and French fries.

Conclusion:

Catfish is a delicious and versatile fish that can be cooked in a variety of ways. Whether you are baking, frying, or grilling catfish, these recipes will help you create a delicious and satisfying meal. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner, give one of these catfish recipes a try.

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