CREAM CHEESE-STUFFED CATFISH

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Flaky fish fillets and strips of bacon are wrapped around a rich cream cheese filling, making an entree that's sure to pamper the two of you! "It's become a favorite at my house," says Anneliese Deising of Plymouth, Michigan.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 bacon strips
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
4-1/2 teaspoons cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons lemon juice, divided
1-1/2 teaspoons finely chopped onion
1-1/2 teaspoons finely chopped celery
1-1/2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 catfish fillets (6 ounces each)

Steps:

  • In a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels; keep warm. In a bowl, combine the bread crumbs, cream cheese, 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice, onion, celery, parsley, thyme, 1/8 teaspoon pepper and salt. Sprinkle catfish fillets with remaining lemon juice and pepper. Spread crumb mixture over each fillet; roll from one end. Wrap two strips of bacon around each fillet and secure with toothpicks. , Place in a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove toothpicks before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 555 calories, Fat 43g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 122mg cholesterol, Sodium 664mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

Syedsaqlin Abbass
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I would definitely make this recipe again for a special occasion. It is a bit pricy, but it is worth it for the amazing flavor.


Layton Pedley
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The catfish was cooked perfectly and the cream cheese stuffing was amazing.


Sujit Koiri
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I was a bit skeptical about the cream cheese stuffing, but I was pleasantly surprised. It added a lot of flavor to the catfish and made it very moist.


Sifa Mloko
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This recipe was very easy to follow and the catfish turned out delicious. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a new way to cook catfish.


Sarah Baguma
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I have made this recipe several times and it is always a hit with my guests. The cream cheese stuffing is a great way to add flavor and moisture to the fish.


Carmen Brown
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I thought the recipe was easy to follow and the catfish turned out great. I would definitely make this again for a weeknight meal.


Ibrahim Tijani
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I would definitely make this recipe again for a special occasion. It is a bit pricy, but it is worth it for the amazing flavor.


Arslan Saif
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The catfish was cooked perfectly and the cream cheese stuffing was amazing.


robert tiki
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I was a bit skeptical about the cream cheese stuffing, but I was pleasantly surprised. It added a lot of flavor to the catfish and made it very moist.


Vicky Marwat
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This recipe was very easy to follow and the catfish turned out delicious. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a new way to cook catfish.


Mohammad Dawood
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I have made this recipe several times and it is always a hit with my guests. The cream cheese stuffing is a great way to add flavor and moisture to the fish.


M khaliq M khaliq
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I thought the recipe was easy to follow and the catfish turned out great. I would definitely make this again for a weeknight meal.


Raza M
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I would definitely make this recipe again for a special occasion. It is a bit pricy, but it is worth it for the amazing flavor.


Nathan timothy Improve gift
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The catfish was cooked perfectly and the cream cheese stuffing was amazing.


Fantasia Roberts
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I was a bit skeptical about the cream cheese stuffing, but I was pleasantly surprised. It added a lot of flavor to the catfish and made it very moist.


Maryam Mudassar
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This recipe was very easy to follow and the catfish turned out delicious. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a new way to cook catfish.


Biloul Poubelle
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I have made this recipe several times and it is always a crowd-pleaser. The cream cheese stuffing is a great way to add flavor and moisture to the fish.


Joseph Michael
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I thought the recipe was easy to follow and the catfish turned out great. I would definitely make this again.


Aashique Chachar
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I followed the recipe exactly and the catfish turned out great! The cream cheese stuffing was delicious and the fish was moist and flaky.


Sahabin Tosar
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This catfish recipe was a hit with my family! The cream cheese stuffing was rich and flavorful, and the fish was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.