Corn Breaded Fish Bake

Directions

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   If necessary, cut fillets to about 1/2-inch thickness.
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   Then cut into about 4 x 1-inch strips.
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   Cover and refrigerate until needed.
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   In a large mixing bowl stir together the cornmeal, soda and salt.
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   Stir in 1 cup of the cheese and the chili peppers.
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   In another mixing bowl, combine eggs, buttermilk, oil and hot pepper sauce.
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   Beat egg mixture with a rotary beater until well combined, then add it to the cornmeal mixture.
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   Stir until mixture is smooth.
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   Spread half of the batter in a greased 9 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan.
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    Place fish in rows on top of batter.
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    Then spread remaining batter over fish and sprinkle with paprika.
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    Bake in a 450° oven about 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in cornbread center comes out clean.
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    Sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake for 1 to 2 minutes more or until melted.
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    To serve, cut into squares and top with warm Green Chili Salsa.
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    Yield:
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    6 servings.