Creamy Cheesy Baked Fish Fillets
Creamy Cheesy Baked Fish Fillets
Ingredients
For the Fish
- 1 1/2 pounds cod fillets, skinless, boneless
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Creamy Cheesy Sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk, whole
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Arrange the seasoned fish in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to create a roux.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly, until it thickens slightly, about 3-5 minutes.
⏱️ 4 min
- 5
Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the cream cheese until fully melted and smooth. Add 1 cup of the shredded mozzarella cheese, the Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Stir until the cheeses are melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Pour the creamy cheese sauce evenly over the fish fillets in the baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over the top.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, and the cheese is bubbly and golden brown. If desired, broil for the last 1-2 minutes to achieve extra browning on the cheese, watching carefully to prevent burning.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400
- 8
Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
⏱️ 5 min
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Creamy Cheesy Baked Fish Fillets
Ingredients
For the Fish
- 1 1/2 pounds cod fillets, skinless, boneless
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Creamy Cheesy Sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk, whole
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Arrange the seasoned fish in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to create a roux.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly, until it thickens slightly, about 3-5 minutes.
⏱️ 4 min - 5
Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the cream cheese until fully melted and smooth. Add 1 cup of the shredded mozzarella cheese, the Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Stir until the cheeses are melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Pour the creamy cheese sauce evenly over the fish fillets in the baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over the top.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, and the cheese is bubbly and golden brown. If desired, broil for the last 1-2 minutes to achieve extra browning on the cheese, watching carefully to prevent burning.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400 - 8
Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
⏱️ 5 min