Cod au Gratin with Canadian Cheddar and Breadcrumbs

Flaky cod fillets baked in a creamy, cheesy sauce, topped with crispy breadcrumbs for a comforting and satisfying Canadian-inspired dinner.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

685 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

4 items

Cost

£4.99/serving

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Dinner•Snack•Bread

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Ingredients

Servings

4Cod fillets(About 6oz each, skinless and boneless)

£12.00

4tablespoonsButter(Unsalted)

£1.00

3tablespoonsAll-purpose flour

£0.15

2cupsMilk(Whole milk for a richer sauce)

£0.50

0.5cupHeavy cream(Optional, adds richness)

£1.20

1.5cupsCanadian Cheddar Cheese(Sharp or Medium, shredded)

£2.50

1teaspoonDijon mustard

£0.20

0.5teaspoonSalt(Or to taste)

£0.05

0.3teaspoonBlack pepper(Freshly ground, or to taste)

£0.10

0.5cupBreadcrumbs(Panko or regular)

£0.50

0.3cupParmesan cheese(Grated)

£1.00

2tablespoonsFresh parsley(Chopped, for garnish)

£0.75

Total Cost

£19.95

£4.99 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2.
In a medium saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, to create a roux.
3.
Gradually whisk in the milk and heavy cream (if using) until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, and cook until the sauce thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
4.
Remove from heat and stir in the shredded Canadian cheddar cheese, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
5.
Pour a thin layer of the cheese sauce into the prepared baking dish. Arrange the cod fillets in the dish and pour the remaining sauce evenly over the cod.
6.
In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese and remaining 2 tablespoons melted butter. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top of the sauce.
7.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cod is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, and the breadcrumb topping is golden brown and crispy.
8.
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (350g)

685 kcal / 2866 kJ

Carbs

19g

7% of RDA

Fat

44g

63% of RDA

Protein

53g

106% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

1 g

3% of RDA

Sugar

8 g

9% of RDA

Sodium

750 mg

33% of RDA

Saturated Fat

28 g

140% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a richer flavor, use a combination of sharp and medium cheddar.

Add vegetables like broccoli florets or peas to the baking dish before adding the cod for a more complete meal.

If the breadcrumb topping browns too quickly, cover the baking dish loosely with foil for the last 5-10 minutes of baking.

Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Stovetop

Baking Dish (9x13 inch)

Medium Saucepan

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