Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 1 lb Cod Cheeks
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 shallot finely chopped
- 2 large cloves of garlic pressed
- 2 tbsp flour (Wondra works best for sauces)
- 1 tbsp stone ground mustard
- 2 tbsp dry white wine
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- 1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese you can get fancy and use a Bacon Cheddar or Garlic Herb Cheddar for more flavor
- 1 teaspoon thyme or tarragon your preference, both are great!
- Salt & pepper
- 1 cup crumbled potato chips or enough to cover dish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F. Arrange cheeks in a 8x8" baking dish. Set aside.
- In a medium sauce pan, melt butter. Add shallot and garlic and cook - stirring frequently - until shallots are tender and translucent.
- Add flour to the pan, cook for another minute, stirring frequently. Add mustard, whisking until well incorporated.
- Add wine to pot, whisking until smooth. Cook for 2 minutes, whisking frequently. Add milk slowly, once again whisking until smooth. Heat until mixture starts to thicken.
- Once sauce mixture starts to thicken, add half of the Parmesan and a small handful of the cheddar, stirring until thick, melted, and smooth.
- Add thyme, season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Pour sauce over fish, stirring to coat and distribute evenly.
- Scatter cheddar cheese across the top of the fish mixture, then remaining Parmesan.
- Spread crumbled potato chips on top.
- Bake – uncovered- for about 35 minutes in an 8x8 pan, or until fish is cooked through, sauce is bubbly, and chips are lightly browned.
- Serve hot.
Notes
This recipe can easily be used with cod loin, simply cut loin into 2 inch pieces. Other thicker white fish such as hake or halibut would be equally tasty!
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
Made this tonight with halibut cheeks (from harbor fish market) and snagged the recipe from the counter. Easy. Delicious. I used utz brand crab chips to top it with. Thanks harbor fish market. You’re the best.
Glad you liked it! The crab chips sound like a tasty addition!