Layered Fish and Potato Bake
Layered Fish and Potato Bake brings together tender potatoes, flaky white fish and salmon, and wilted spinach under a creamy, Cheddar-enriched béchamel with a golden Parmesan finish. It’s rich yet balanced, with gentle nutmeg warmth and a comforting, cheesy crust—perfect for a cozy family dinner or a make-ahead weekend meal.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook1 hr 10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Layered Fish and Potato Bake, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 26 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 21
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 38
- Digestive
- 50
- Inflammatory
- 70
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 12x7-inch casserole dish.
- 2
Slice the potatoes 1/8 inch thick and place them on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave on high until just barely tender, 3 to 5 minutes; set aside.
- 3
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk in the flour and cook, stirring, until the mixture forms a paste and turns light golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes. Raise the heat to medium and slowly whisk in the fish stock and milk. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until thick and smooth, about 10 minutes. Stir in 1/2 of the Cheddar cheese, the nutmeg, and the pepper. Remove from the heat.
- 4
Layer 1/2 of the potatoes, 1/2 of the onion, and 1/2 of the spinach in the prepared casserole. Add the white fish fillets and flaked salmon, then the remaining onions, spinach, and potatoes. Pour all of the white sauce over the top and sprinkle with Parmesan and the remaining Cheddar.
- 5
Bake uncovered in the preheated oven until the center is hot and the white fish flakes easily with a fork, about 40 minutes. Turn on the broiler and broil until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Calories 578.28 kcal High 29%
- Protein 41.88 g Good Source 84%
- Carbohydrate 36.84 g 13%
- Total Fat 30.25 g High 39%
- Saturated Fat 15.73 g High 79%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 130.97 mg High 44%
- Sodium 1116.11 mg High 49%
- Dietary Fiber 4.59 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 8.95 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 770.06 mg Good Source 59%
- Iron 4.5 mg Good Source 25%
- Potassium 885.93 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin A 854.43 mcg Good Source 95%
- Vitamin C 31.41 mg Good Source 35%
- Vitamin D 7.57 mcg Good Source 38%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Layered Fish and Potato Bake is made with 14 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Canned Salmon, and Fish Stock. Each serving provides about 578.28 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Layered Fish and Potato Bake made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Canned Salmon, Fish Stock, Garlic. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Layered Fish and Potato Bake?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 1 hr 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 578.28 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Layered Fish and Potato Bake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Layered Fish and Potato Bake healthy?
- Layered Fish and Potato Bake has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 578.28 calories and 41.88 g of protein, or 84% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium, iron, vitamin A, vitamin C and vitamin D. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1116.11 mg (49% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 15.73 g (79% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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