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Catfish and Goat Cheese Pastries
Photo: Gregor Moser

Catfish and Goat Cheese Pastries

9 ingredients 5 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

360
Calories
9g
Protein
30g
Fat
15g
Carbs

Counts 7 of 8 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Goat Cheese 1 oz (28g) 103
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Cream Cheese 1 oz (28g) 99
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Clove 1 tsp ground (2g) 7
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Basil 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) 1
Catfish not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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  • 1 15-ounce package folded, refrigerated, unbaked piecrusts (2 crusts)
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 1 1/2 pounds U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish fillets, cubed
  • 8 ounces fresh goat cheese or soft-style cream cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil OR 1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
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Directions

1

1. Let piecrusts stand at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes according to package directions. Unfold piecrusts. Place on ungreased baking sheet.

2

2. In a saucepan, cook onion and garlic in butter or margarine until tender. Add catfish; cook and stir about 5 minutes or until fish flakes easily. Use spoon to break fish into small pieces.

3

3. Add goat cheese or cream cheese and basil. Cook and stir until cheese melts. Remove from heat.

4

4. Spoon half of the catfish mixture onto half of each piecrust. Moisten edges with water. Fold piecrusts in half; turn edges under. Seal edges with the tines of a fork. For smaller pastries, cut piecrusts into thirds.

5

5. Prick top of piecrust and brush with milk. Bake in a 375 degree oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until pastry is brown. Cut into wedges and serve warm.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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