Crunchy Cheesy Fish and Spinach Casserole

White fish is layered between spinach and a crunchy Cheddar cheese topping for a quick weeknight dinner everyone will love.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 280 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• 1 pound fresh spinach
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
• cooking spray
• 1 pound cod, cut into large pieces
• 0.25 cup panko bread crumbs
• 0.5 teaspoon cracked black pepper
• 0.25 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bake in the preheated for 12 to 15 minutes; uncover and cook until fish flakes easily with a fork and topping is lightly browned and crunchy, 5 to 8 more minutes.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.

Step 3

Evenly spread spinach in the bottom of the prepared casserole dish; sprinkle with garlic salt. Arrange fish atop spinach, keeping pieces side by side and larger pieces toward the outside of the dish. Top fish with lemon zest, lemon juice, dill, sea salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Combine Cheddar cheese, Italian-seasoned bread crumbs, and panko bread crumbs in a bowl; spread evenly over fish. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.