Flaked Fish Casserole au Gratin

Recipe

• 4 cups cooked, flaked fish
• ¼ cup butter
• ¼ cup flour
• ½ teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup grated medium cheddar cheese
• ½ cup fresh cracker crumbs
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Preheat oven to 350° F.

In a medium saucepan, melt ¼ cup butter. Add flour, mustard, salt and pepper. Stir in milk gradually and cook until thick. Add cheese and stir until melted.

In a greased 1 ½ quart casserole, place a layer of flaked fish, then a layer of sauce. Continue alternating layers, ending with sauce. Combine crumbs with melted butter and sprinkle over top. Bake for 40 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.

Contributed by Joyce Taylor  From: Mariner’s Menu: 30 Years of Fresh Seafood Ideas