Catfish Appetizer

Yield: 14 to 16 appetizer servings

Ingredients

• 12 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Dash of garlic salt
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 pound catfish fillets
• 1/2 cup chili sauce
• Paprika (optional)

Instructions

1. Combine first 5 ingredients; beat at medium speed with electric mixer until smooth.
2. Stir in chopped onion.
3. On a serving platter, spread cream cheese mixture into a 6-inch circle, and pinch up a small rim. Cover and chill at least 3 hours.
4. Combine water and salt in a large skillet; bring to a boil, and add fish. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
5. Drain and flake fish with a fork; chill.
6. To serve, spoon chili sauce over cream cheese mixture; top with fish. Sprinkle with paprika, if desired.
7. Serve with crackers.