New England Baked Cod in Cheese Sauce

• lbs cod↗1 1⁄2 lb
• tablespoons butter↗2 tablespoons
• cup chopped onion1⁄2 cup
• tablespoons flour↗2 tablespoons
• cup light cream↗1 cup
• cup grated sharp cheddar cheese or 3/4 cup monterey jack cheese3⁄4 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Grease a pyrex baking dish. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   In a skillet, melt the butter. Add the onion and simmer a minute or two. Stir in the flour. Using a whisk, pour in the cream or half and half slowly. Simmer a minute. Add the cheese and stir.

3. 3

   Place fish in dish and pour sauce over.

4. 4

   Bake till bubbly. Brown top under broiler if necessary.