Smoked Haddock, Spinach and Cheese Sauce Pie

Submitted by maidinafrica

"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."

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 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

• egg wash

• 1 fresh egg, mixed with
• water

directions

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

Reviews

[Gerry]

Loved this deliciously different entree. Had a difficult finding the smoked haddock so subbed with smoked salmon. Our favorite ingredients topped with puff pastry and looking so elegant - was deemed a winner - looking forward to serving it to family and friends. Thank you for sharing this flavorful combination baked in a pie - and one tastes like you've spent all day in the kitchen!