Boston Salt Cod, Potato, And Onion Casserole

Total Time: 1 hr 55 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 lb salt cod fish
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 small onion, minced
• 1 -2 garlic clove, minced
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup half-and-half
• black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 large idaho potatoes
• 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 place the cod in a large glass bowl, add enough cold water to cover; soak at least 12 hours, changing water twice; drain and pat dry.
• 2 in a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat; add in the onion and garlic; stir 1 minute.
• 3 add in about 2 tablespoons flour and stir for 1 minute.
• 4 add in broth and whisk until the mixture is smooth; add in half-and-half; season with pepper and continue to whisk until the sauce thickens, about 3 minutes; then remove from heat.
• 5 preheat oven to 350°; grease a 1 to 1 ½ quart casserole.
• 6 cut the cod into ¼-inch strips; dredge in remaining flour, tapping off excess.
• 7 in a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat; add the cod, cook 1 minute on each side; drain on paper towels.
• 8 peel the potatoes, cut into thin discs, and arrange half the discs over the bottom of the casserole.
• 9 layer half the cod over the potatoes and pour half the sauce over the top.
• 10 repeat with the remaining potatoes, cod, and sauce.
• 11 sprinkle cheese over the top; cover and bake 1 hour.
• 12 uncover and bake until nicely browned, about 25 minutes.