Baked Stuffed Trout

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 450 F.

2. 2

   Melt the butter or margarine in a frying pan.

3. 3

   Add onion and celery and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Remove the pan from the heat.

5. 5

   Add the bread cubes, thyme, and season with salt and pepper to taste.

6. 6

   Stir to mix well.

7. 7

   Season the cavity of each trout with salt and pepper.

8. 8

   Stuff each trout with the bread mixture, dividing it evenly among the fish.

9. 9

   If necessary, secure the openings with wooden toothpicks.

10. 10

    Wrap 2 bacon slices around each stuffed trout.

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    Arrange in a baking dish, in one layer.

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    Bake until the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork and the bacon is crisp, 35 to 40 minutes.

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    Serve garnished with celery leaves or sprigs of parsley.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.