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Cheesy Cod Au Gratin
Tempt yourself with a delicious, cheesy bite of cod au gratin. This gratin recipe from Rodney Bowers is made with cod fillets hidden inside and makes the perfect, easy-yet-fancy dinner.
SERVES
4
TO
6
Ingredients
Cod
- 1 small sweet onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup white wine/beer
- 1lb potatos
- 2 sprigs thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2lbs cod fillet
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
Cheese Sauce
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- Juice and zest of a lemon
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup Black Diamond Marble Shredded Cheese
Toppings
- 1 cup of butter breadcrumbs
- 2 cup Black Diamond Marble Shredded Cheese
- 1 cup of cracker crumbs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Directions
For the Cod
- Heat a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium heat on the stove. Add the onion and garlic to the pan with the oil and sauté for five minutes, or until the onions start to become translucent.
- Add the white wine, potatoes, thyme, bay leaf and butter. Place the cod on top and cover.
- Steam until the cod starts to flake apart slightly, about ten to fifteen minutes. Set aside for cheese sauce.
For the Cheese sauce
- In a medium saucepan add the butter and flour and cook together for two minutes. Slowly pour in the milk whisking constantly.
- Cook until the sauce begins to thicken. Add the lemon zest, Dijon mustard, savoury and season with salt and pepper to taste. Add the Black Diamond Marble Shredded Cheese and fold in.
Back to the Cod
- Remove the lid and reduce liquid by half then incorporate the cheese sauce.
- Check for seasoning and gently stir in the fresh parsley.
To Assemble
- Put a thin layer of fish mixture into a casserole/gratin dish. Top with a sprinkle of buttered breadcrumbs and then some more Black Diamond Marble Shredded Cheese and some more fish mixture.
- Meanwhile, mix the cracker crumbs with the savoury and olive oil and sprinkle over the cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees F until bubbling and the top has evenly browned. Let cool for. a few minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
