Stuffed Baked Catfish
This is a catfish recipe that is different from your ordinary fried catfish meal. This adds a great twist to catfish and has a very unique and great taste. This recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and is different so if you are looking for a different way to use that catfish then give this recipe a try. You can always modify the ingredients to suit your taste.

Ingredients:

    * 4 farm-raised catfish fillets, fresh or frozen and thawed, about 1 1/2 pounds
    * 1/2 teaspoon salt
    * 1/4 teaspoon pepper
    * 1 teaspoon lemon juice
   
   
Stuffing:

    * 1 cup fresh soft bread crumbs
    * 3 tablespoons light cream cheese
    * 2 teaspoons lemon juice
    * 1 tablespoon chopped celery
    * 1 tablespoon chopped onion
    * 1 teaspoon dried parsley
    * 1 teaspoon ground thyme
    * 1/2 teaspoon salt
    * 1/4 teaspoon pepper
    * 8 slices bacon

Preparation:
Season fish with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, then sprinkle with 1 teaspoon lemon juice. In a bowl, combine bread crumbs with cream cheese, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, celery, onion, parsley, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Divide stuffing into 4 portions. Place 1 portion of stuffing on end of each fillet. Roll fish fillets around stuffing. Fry bacon until cooked, but not crispy. Wrap 2 slices of bacon around each catfish fillet. Use toothpicks to secure rolls. Place catfish rolls in a lightly greased baking dish. Bake at 350° for 15 to 20 minutes, or until fish flakes easily when pricked with a fork. Serve with lemon wedges, if desired.
Serves 4.