Fish Au Gratin or Fiske Grateng

This is a Norwegian recipe that Kaleb grew up with. It is the only fish that they could get Korinne to eat willingly.

1 pound Cod fillets

1/2 cup butter

1 and 1/2 cups flour

2-3 cups milk

1/4 tsp onion powder

1 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

4 eggs, separated

1 pound shredded Monetary Jack cheese

Cook fish about 15 min in a little water. Drain and let cool completely. You may do this early in the day. Melt butter in a 2-quart saucepan. Add the salt, pepper and onion powder to the butter. Add the flour all out once. Stir carefully, then vigorously. Add milk a little at a time to make a thick white sauce, about 1-1 and 1/2 quarts. Whip egg whites until stiff. Meanwhile, add egg yolks to white sauce one at a time. Tear fish apart and add to sauce. Gently fold in egg whites. Spread mixture evenly into two cake pans. Sprinkle generously with grated cheese. Bake at 400* for 40minutes or until done. Serve with boiled potatoes and salad.