Creole Catfish Dip

Yield: 3 1/2 cups

Ingredients

• 4 (4 ounce) catfish fillets
• 1 1/2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
• 1/2 cup chopped green onions, divided
• 1 (12 ounce) bottle chili sauce

Instructions

1. Pour water to a depth of 2 inches into a large skillet; bring to a boil. Add fish, and return to a boil. Cover, reduce heat. and simmer 5 to 8 minutes or until fish flakes with a fork.
2. Remove from skillet with a slotted spoon; cool slightly.
3. Flake into bite-size pieces.
4. Beat cream cheese and next four ingredients with an electric mixer until smooth.
5. Stir in 1/4 cup green onions.
6. Spread cheese mixture in an 8 inch bowl or cast-iron skillet.
7. Spread chili sauce over cheese mixture; top with flaked catfish and remaining onions.
8. Serve immediately.

Attribution

Coastal Living - March 2001