Seaside Cod and Cheddar Cottage Pie
Seaside Cod and Cheddar Cottage Pie layers flaky cod in a creamy, cheesy white sauce with spinach and onions, then tops it with plush mashed potatoes and a golden Cheddar crust. The contrast of rich sauce, tender fish, and crisped potato makes it comforting yet balanced. Serve it for a cozy family dinner or a relaxed weekend gathering.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Seaside Cod and Cheddar Cottage Pie, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 2 / 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.
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- 16
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 47
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 2
Place the cod in a single layer in a large baking dish; set aside.
- 3
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk in the flour and cook, stirring, until the mixture is paste-like and light golden brown, 2 to 5 minutes.
- 4
Gradually whisk the warm milk into the flour mixture and bring it to a simmer over medium heat. Continue whisking until the sauce is thick and smooth, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Whisk in the white Cheddar cheese, then stir the onion, spinach, salt, and black pepper into the sauce.
- 6
Take the saucepan off the heat and stir in the garlic. If the sauce is too thick, add more warm milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, stirring.
- 7
Pour the sauce over the fish in the baking dish.
- 8
Spread the mashed potatoes on top.
- 9
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, then sprinkle with yellow Cheddar cheese. Continue baking until the fish flakes easily with a fork, 15 to 20 minutes more.
- Calories 467.88 kcal High 23%
- Protein 29.15 g Good Source 58%
- Carbohydrate 28.04 g 10%
- Total Fat 26.86 g High 34%
- Saturated Fat 15.08 g High 75%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 104.98 mg High 35%
- Sodium 698.67 mg High 30%
- Dietary Fiber 2.73 g Low Source 10%
- Total Sugars 7.0 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 511.2 mg Good Source 39%
- Iron 1.72 mg Low Source 10%
- Potassium 649.5 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 307.5 mcg Good Source 34%
- Vitamin C 14.07 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin D 0.91 mcg Low Source 5%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Seaside Cod and Cheddar Cottage Pie is made with 12 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Butter, and Diced Onion. Each serving provides about 467.88 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Seaside Cod and Cheddar Cottage Pie made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Butter, Diced Onion, Garlic. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Seaside Cod and Cheddar Cottage Pie?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 467.88 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Seaside Cod and Cheddar Cottage Pie easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Seaside Cod and Cheddar Cottage Pie healthy?
- Seaside Cod and Cheddar Cottage Pie has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 467.88 calories and 29.15 g of protein, or 58% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 698.67 mg (30% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 15.08 g (75% 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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