Macaroni & Cheese with Halibut
Homemade mac n' cheese is always a family favorite. Make it a filling meal by adding whitefish!
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Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Strainer
- Baking dish
- Large spoon
- Whisk
- Grater
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb Halibut (or any white fish)
- 2 cups Pasta (such as whole wheat rotini)
- 2 cups Whole milk
- 3 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp Flour
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1/2 tsp Sea salt
- Black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup Sourdough breadcrumbs
Instructions
- If using fresh fish, bake at 400 degrees F for 10-15 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 140 degrees F. Allow to cool.
- If using leftover fish, no need to reheat before adding to this dish.
- Cook pasta in a medium saucepan according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In the medium saucepan, add milk and whisk in flour.
- Add butter, salt, and pepper and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until butter is melted.
- Add cheese and continue to cook and stir until melted.
- In the meantime, shred fish using a fork or your fingers.
- To the cheese sauce, stir in the pasta and fish until well combined. Pour into a baking dish.
- Top with sourdough breadcrumbs.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for about 30 minutes, or until breadcrumbs are lightly browned and cheese is bubbling around the edges.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and use within 3 days. This dish reheats very well in a 350 degree F oven for 10-15 minutes.
Servings: 6
Calories: 512kcal