Fried Catfish topped with Crawfish Au Gratin Sauce

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Crawfish Au Gratin Sauce:

5 tablespoons butter

3/4 cup diced onion

1/4 cup diced green bell pepper

1/4 tablespoon minced garlic

5 tablespoons flour

1 tablespoon sugar

3/4 tablespoon chicken base

3/4 tablespoon crab base

1/4 tablespoon granulated garlic

1/8 teaspoon dried basil

1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Pinch dried thyme

3 cups milk

1/4 cup white wine

4 ounces American cheese, cubed

1 pound peeled crawfish tails

2 tablespoons sliced green onions

Fried Catfish:

2 (4-ounce) catfish fillets

Creole seasoning, as needed

2 eggs

2 cups milk

2 cups flour

2 cups cornmeal

Cottonseed oil, for frying