baked crappie fillets

Tupelo, MS
Updated on Jan 26, 2026

This recipe was passed on to me by a co-worker. My husband fishes so much so we are always trying new ways to cook our fillets. This is approximately the amounts I use, but it's easy to adjust and so quick to make.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake
yield 5 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 7 - crappie fillets, fresh caught or thawed from freezer
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing (bottled kind)
  • 2 tablespoons garlic salt
  • - sour cream & chedder cheese potato chips

How To Make baked crappie fillets

  • Step 1
    Spray 9 x 12 baking dish with Pam or other sprays
  • Step 2
    Layer fillets in dish, (can add more than 7 if cooking for more than a couple). Coat each fillet good with the Ranch Dressing. Again may take more than 1/2 cup of the dressing if more fillets added.
  • Step 3
    Sprinkle the garlic salt over the fillets.
  • Step 4
    Crush as many of the potato chips needed to completely cover the fillets..just need a light layer over them
  • Step 5
    Top with shredded cheddar cheese. I have found to keep the cheese from getting too cooked I will bake the recipe first then add cheese just last few minutes of baking time. Bake at 325 for approximately 15 min or until fish is tender.

Nutrition Facts

(per serving*)
calories: 252kcal, carbohydrates: 16g, cholesterol: 6mg, fat: 20g, fiber: 1g, protein: 2g, saturated fat: 3g, sodium: 3154mg, sugar: 1g, unsaturated fat: 18g
*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is estimated.

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Category: Fish
Category: Savory Pies
Keyword: #easy
Keyword: #Dish
Ingredient: Fish
Method: Bake
Culture: Southern

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