Layered Fish and Potato Bake

Name: Layered Fish and Potato Bake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 tbsp All-Purpose Flour; 0.5 tsp Black Pepper; 14.75 oz Canned Salmon; 0.75 cup Fish Stock; 3 whole Garlic; 6 oz Grated Parmesan Cheese; 0.25 tsp Ground Nutmeg; 3 whole Peeled Whole Potatoes; 0.5 cup Salted Butter; 6 oz Shredded Cheddar Cheese; 6 cups Spinach; 4 whole Whitefish; 0.75 cup Whole Milk; 0.5 whole Yellow Onion

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 American High-Protein 💪Low-Carb Sugar-Free Comfort-Food Pescatarian 🐟

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

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.