Baked Cod Casserole

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (divided)
• 2 medium onions, very thinly sliced
• 1/3 lb button mushroom, thinly sliced
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1 1/4 lbs cod (cut into 4 pieces)
• 2 teaspoons chopped thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2 pinches crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 1/2 cups finely chopped whole-wheat country bread (about 2 slices)
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or roasted garlic (we used roasted garlic)
• 1 cup finely shredded gruyere cheese or swiss cheese

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400ºF.

2. 2

   Heat 1 T of oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.

3. 3

   Add onions and cook stirring often, until just starting to soften, 5-7 minutes.

4. 4

   Add mushrooms until starting to get dry.

5. 5

   Add wine, increase heat to high and cook, stirring often, until the wine is slightly reduced, 2-4 minutes.

6. 6

   Place cod on the onions and sprinkle with thyme, salt, pepper, & 2 pinches crushed red pepper flakes (if using).

7. 7

   Cover the pan tightly with foil; transfer to the oven and bake for 12 minutes.

8. 8

   Toss the bread with the remaining 1 Tablespoon oil; paprika and garlic powder in a small bowl.

9. 9

   Spread the bread mixture over the fish and top with cheese.

10. 10

    Bake, uncovered, until the fish is opaque in the center, about 10 minutes more.