GROUPER FROMAGE ALA PAULA DEEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a small skillet, add 1 tablespoon butter or oil over medium heat.
• Add onion and cook until softened, about 10 minutes.
• Transfer to a large bowl and cool slightly.
• To the bowl, add the cheese, mayonnaise, hot pepper sauce and 1/2 teaspoon House Seasoning.
• Mix well and set aside.
• Grease a 13 by 9 by 2-inch baking dish.
• Sprinkle the fish with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon House Seasoning.
• Place the fish in the baking dish and squeeze the juice of the lemon over it and sprinkle with red pepper flakes.
• Top fish with slices of butter.
• Bake for about 10 to 15 minutes or until fish is almost done; the time will depend on the thickness of your fish.
• Remove the dish from the oven and cover each fillet with 1/2 cup of the cheese mixture.
• Return to the oven and bake until cheese melts, about 8 to 10 minutes.
• House Seasoning:.
• Mix ingredients together and store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
• Yield: 1 1/2 cups.