CHEESY FISH FILLETS WITH SPINACH

Cheesy Fish Fillets with Spinach image

If you have trouble coaxing children to eat spinach, this fast-to-fix dish might be the solution. The cheese sauce works for me every time!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
Dash nutmeg
Dash cayenne pepper
Dash white pepper
1 cup whole milk
2/3 cup shredded cheddar or shredded Swiss cheese
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well-drained
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 pound cod, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Paprika

Steps:

In a large skillet, melt butter. Stir in the flour, bouillon, nutmeg, cayenne and white pepper until smooth. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the cheddar cheese until melted; set aside. , Place spinach in an ungreased 8-in. square baking dish. Sprinkle with lemon juice. Arrange fish on spinach; sprinkle with salt. Spoon sauce over top. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and paprika; bake 5 minutes longer or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 calories, Fat 16g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 108mg cholesterol, Sodium 860mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges