π©΅ About This Recipe
I love this recipe for a couple of reasons. The first and foremost being that it gives me an excuse to buy potato chips! As a close second, it is a great way to get my kids to eat fish and actually like it! My mom used to make Potato Crusted Cod for us when I was growing up and we all loved it.
Not sure your kids will love it? Well, my hard-to-please child eagerly gobbled it up and asked me to make it again! Yeah!!
π₯ Ingredients Needed
Overhead shot of ingredients- cod fillets, shredded cheddar cheese, Caesar salad dressing, and potato chips.
With these simple ingredients, your potato crusted cod is super easy to prepare.
cod – fresh or frozen
Caesar salad dressing – to coat the fish
potato chips – adds a crispy, tasty topping!
shredded cheddar cheese – reduced fat works!
πͺ Instructions
Four panel collage of process shots- combining ingredients and coating cod.
With these four simple steps, your potato crusted cod will be ready in no time!
Crush the potato chips and add with shredded cheese in a bowl.
Thoroughly mix the chips and cheese.
Coat a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray, or use parchment paper, then lay the fillets on top and brush with the salad dressing.
Top the fish with the chips/cheese mixture, pressing down to adhere.
Bake in a preheated oven until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
π Top Tips
Fish is best when fresh, so be sure to use it the day it’s unthawed or purchased.
The potato chips you use really flavor the dish. I recommend plain potato chips for good salty flavor. However, salt and vinegar chips would give this a more traditional fish ‘n’ chips flavor!
For best flavor avoid using a cheese flavored chip. But if that’s all you have on hand, I recommend swapping the dressing for a little olive oil or mayonnaise.
πͺ FAQs
What if I can’t find cod?
How do I know the fish is fresh?
Is frozen as good as fresh?
How do you thaw it?
There are definitely some specific things you can do to make sure your fish is delicious and safe to eat. If you don’t handle seafood much, it’s always a good idea to take a minute and get some additional information on selecting and serving fresh and frozen seafood safely!
Close up shot of potato crusted cod on a white plate garnished with herbs.
This potato crusted cod recipe will fit perfectly into any dinner rotation.
π Trying to get more seafood in your diet?
Sometimes it’s hard getting your family members to eat fish and seafood. Do you have that problem too? It seems that some have issues with the texture or smell.
That’s why potato crusted cod is a great dish to start with! It’s the magic of potato chips. Adding good salty goodness and crunch it makes for a tasty dish!
Another great-tasting seafood dinner is this black cod recipe, prepared with a flavorful marinade and baked to perfect doneness.
Or elevate your fish sandwich game with this recipe which uses a secret ingredient to create a deliciously light and crispy battered coating!
Here are more tasty options and some of my favorite fish and seafood recipes!
Brazilian Fish Stew
Flavorful tilapia stew with marinated tilapia, bell peppers, tomatoes, and onions in a coconut milk broth.
Close up view of fish stew with a cilantro garnish with halved limes and a black spoon.
One Pan Glazed Salmon Teriyaki
One skillet Glazed Salmon Teriyaki comes together in a snap and it’s delicious! Flaky, juicy fish flavored with soy sauce, lime, brown sugar, and ginger for a tangy sauce. What’s not to love? It’s the perfect combination!
Overhead shot of glazed salmon on a bed of rice garnished with fresh green onions in a black bowl.
Or try this recipe for calamari that’s not fried, but baked. The result is crispy and crunchy, and fabulous as a light weeknight dinner or a game day appetizer!
Here’s another option: For the best crab cakes that are easy enough for anyone to make, try this recipe for canned or imitation crab cakes. They’re spiced just right for kids and adults alike and are a restaurant-quality meal that won’t take you hours to prep!
For another cod recipe, try this delicious and easy smoked cod, which can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish!
Or check out this baked beer battered fish for a delicious, better-for-you version of the classic fish ‘n’chips!
π₯ Suggested Side Dishes
Fish and chips is traditionally served with coleslaw, I love my ramen noodles version but if you prefer traditional coleslaw, this recipe looks delicious!
Of course the other part is the “chips” and we all love fries! Baked dill fries go perfect with this meal too, though crispy baked green beans would be a super fun switch-up!!
π Recipe Card
Side view of potato crusted cod on a white plate on a wooden surface with more cod on a baking sheet in the background.
Potato Crusted Cod
Recipe Author: Kristin
Potato chips form an easy crunchy coating for cod fillets. This meal comes together quickly for a delicious family friendly weeknight meal!
4.6 from 5 votes
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Prep Time
5minutes mins
Cook Time
10minutes mins
Servings
4
Ingredients
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β’1 cup crushed potato chips
β’Β½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (I used reduced fat)
β’1 pound cod, or other mild white fish (fresh, or frozen and thawed)
β’Caesar salad dressing (I used a light version)
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Instructions
Preheat oven to 500 degrees.
Combine the crushed chips and cheese in a bowl.
1 cup crushed potato chips,Β½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Place the fish on a baking sheet coated with non-stick cooking spray or parchment paper, then brush with a generous dollop of the dressing.
1 pound cod, or other mild white fish,Caesar salad dressing
Top the fish with the chips/cheese mixture.
Bake about 8-10 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Notes
Note that you can also use flounder, tilapia or any mild, white fish in place of the cod.
Cook this dish the day you buy the fish (if fresh) or the day you thaw it (if frozen) for the best taste.
I usually use plain potato chips, but you can experiment with different types! Salt and vinegar chips or kettle chips would be great, or try reduced sodium if you are watching your salt intake.
Cheddar or sour-cream flavored chips might not work well with the Caesar dressing, but you can substitute a little oil or mayonnaise for the dressing if you want to try them.
Test the fish with a fork when you think it’s done. If it flakes easily, you are good. FIsh cooks quickly, so try not to overcook!
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Nutrition
Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 260mg | Potassium: 667mg | Vitamin A: 175IU | Vitamin C: 5.9mg | Calcium: 198mg | Iron: 1.5mg
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.
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