Cod au Gratin Regular and Low Fat version

By Rander9576

Ingredients

• 1 lb cod fillets, cut into cubes
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 1 tsp. salt
• Pepper to taste
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs or cracker crumbs
• 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated
• Low Fat Version of White Sauce
• Ingredients
• 6 tablespoons flour
• 3 cups low-fat milk ( 1%)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1/4 cup egg substitute
• 1 teaspoon butter
• Directions
• In a heavy medium saucepan, whisk flour to remove any lumps.
• Gradually add 1 cup milk whisking until smooth.
• Add remaining 2 cups of milk and nutmeg.
• Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, about 10 minutes, until mixture thickens and boils.
• Remove from heat.
• Whisk a little of the mixture into the egg substitute.
• Add egg substitute, Parmesan and butter to the white sauce mixture, whisking constantly.
• Season to taste.
• Can be made ahead, covered and refrigerated.
• Reheat before using.

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 55mins
Adapted from keyingredient.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375*.

Place cod in greased gratin dish or individual gratin dishes.

In heavy saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour until smooth and remove from heat.

Gradually stir in ½ the milk. Return to heat, and beat until smooth and shiny. Gradually add remaining milk, salt, pepper and onion. Cook, stirring , until smooth and thickened

Pour over fish and sprinkle with breadcrumbs and cheese.

Bake at 375* for 15-30 minutes until the sauce bubbles and the fish is cooked.