Crunchy Cheesy Fish and Spinach Casserole

What a great way to combine all food groups into one casserole dish. So yummy, the kids won't even mind eating their veggies. Also a good meal idea for the working mom; it's simple to put together and cooks quickly in the oven. Substitute any mild white fish for the cod if desired.

• 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
• ¼ cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
• ¼ cup panko bread crumbs
• 1 pound fresh spinach
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
• cooking spray
• ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
• 1 pound cod, cut into large pieces

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Step 4

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.