Ingredients
4 bacon strips1/2 cup soft bread crumbs4-1/2 teaspoons cream cheese, softened2 teaspoons lemon juice, divided1-1/2 teaspoons finely chopped onion1-1/2 teaspoons finely chopped celery1-1/2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided1/8 teaspoon salt2 catfish fillets (6 ounces each)
Preparation
In a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels; keep warm. In a bowl, combine the bread crumbs, cream cheese, 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice, onion, celery, parsley, thyme, 1/8 teaspoon pepper and salt. Sprinkle catfish fillets with remaining lemon juice and pepper. Spread crumb mixture over each fillet; roll from one end. Wrap two strips of bacon around each fillet and secure with toothpicks.
Place in a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove toothpicks before serving.
