Catfish Bienville

Directions

Thaw frozen fish according to package directions.

Prepare Bienville Sauce; keep warm.

Place fillets on well-greased rack of broiler pan.

Combine butter, lemon juice, salt and pepper; brush fillets with butter mixture.

Broil 6 inches from heat for 8 minutes, or until fish flakes easily when tested with fork.

Remove fish to warm serving platter; spoon Bienville Sauce over fillets.

Garnish with parsley and cherry tomatoes if desired.

BIENVILLE SAUCE:

In medium skillet, cook bacon and onion until bacon is light brown.

Add butter and flour; cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth (do not brown flour).

Add milk gradually, making a smooth paste; cook over low heat until thickened and bubbly.

Add cheese; continue cooking over low heat until cheese melts.

Stir in remaining ingredients.