SMOKED HADDOCK, SPINACH AND CHEESE SAUCE PIE

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I found this recipe in a magazine many years ago. I'm not wild about fish but gave this a try and it is now a firm favourite with family and friends.

Provided by maidinafrica

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

500 g smoked haddock fillets (2-3 fillets)
2 1/2 cups cooked spinach
salt and pepper (optional)
1 sheet ready made puff pastry
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup grated medium sharp cheddar
3 cups milk
3 teaspoons cornflour
1 fresh egg, mixed with
water

Steps:

  • To make cheese sauce, mix cornflour with a little water to make a runny paste.
  • Melt butter in saucepan.
  • Add milk and bring to near boiling point.
  • Add the cornflour mix slowly and stir until milk is fairly thick.
  • Add grated cheese and stir until melted. Take off stove and set to one side.
  • Grease a round baking dish and spread the spinach evenly on the base.
  • Season spinach with a little salt and pepper (optional).
  • Cut smoked haddock into bite size pieces and place on top of the spinach.
  • Pour cheese sauce over the spinach and haddock and allow to cool.
  • Drape the pastry over the dish and gently push down the sides.
  • Trim the excess pastry by running around the edge of the dish with the back of a knife.
  • Use left over pastry to make a decoration on the top. (optional).
  • Make 4 - 6 fork holes in the pastry.
  • Brush egg wash over the pastry.
  • Bake at 160ºC or 320ºF for approx 25 minutes or until pasty is golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 654.8, Fat 35.5, SaturatedFat 12.5, Cholesterol 176, Sodium 1254.3, Carbohydrate 38.4, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 0.6, Protein 44.3

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