Midwest Baked Haddock - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup flour
salt and pepper
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 1/2 cups milk
3/4 cup cheddar cheese, grated
2 1/2 lbs haddock, skinned and boned
1/4 cup sherry wine (optional)
paprika

Preparation

To make the white sauce, melt the butter in a pan and stir in the flour and spices until smooth.
Gradually stir in the milk.
Cook until smooth and thick.
Add the cheese; stir until melted.
Place the haddock in a greased baking dish.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Pour the sauce over the haddock.
Add the sherry and sprinkle liberally with the paprika.
Bake in a 325 degree oven for 45 minutes.