Bass and Macaroni Comfort Casserole
A comforting casserole dish featuring sea bass and macaroni, perfect for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
- ●4 sea bass fillets6 oz each
- ●1 pound macaronielbow-shaped
- ●2 cups milkwhole or 2%
- ●1 cup grated cheddar cheesedivided
- ●2 tablespoons all-purpose flourfor thickening
- ●4 tablespoons butterunsalted
- ●1 teaspoon saltto taste
- ●1/2 teaspoon black pepperto taste
- ●1/4 cup parmesan cheeseshredded, for topping
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F.
- 2
Cook the macaroni according to package instructions until al dente.
- 3
In a separate saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
- 4
Add the flour and whisk to combine, cooking for 1 minute.
- 5
Gradually add the milk, whisking continuously, until the sauce thickens.
- 6
Stir in 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese until melted.
- 7
In a large skillet, cook the sea bass fillets over medium-high heat until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- 8
Transfer the cooked macaroni to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- 9
Pour the cheese sauce over the macaroni and top with the cooked sea bass fillets.
- 10
Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese and parmesan cheese on top.
- 11
Dot the top with the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter.
- 12
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly.