Cheesy Fish Pie

A comforting British classic with flaky fish in a creamy sauce under a golden cheesy mash topping.

SHOPPING LIST

• cod fillets400g
• smoked haddock fillets200g
• whole milk500ml
• butter50g
• plain flour40g
• frozen peas150g
• potatoes800g
• cheddar cheese100g
• bay leaf1
• salt1 tsp
• black pepper1 tsp

METHOD

1. 1Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, then drain and mash with half the butter and a splash of milk.
2. 2Poach the cod and smoked haddock in the remaining milk with the bay leaf for 8 minutes until just cooked through.
3. 3Remove the fish from the milk, flake into chunks, and strain the milk into a jug.
4. 4Melt the remaining butter in a pan, stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
5. 5Gradually whisk in the reserved milk and simmer until thick, then season with salt and pepper.
6. 6Fold the flaked fish and peas into the sauce, then transfer to a baking dish.
7. 7Top with the mashed potato, scatter over the grated cheddar, and bake at 200°C for 20 minutes until golden and bubbling.

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