Easy Fish Pie (Cod Fish Pie with Mashed Potatoes)

This comforting and creamy oven-baked dish comes together quickly and bakes in just 30 minutes. It features two layers of creamy mashed potatoes with a flavorful filling of cod, carrot, and onion in between them. Finished with a brush of beaten egg yolk on top gives the dish a golden color and an extra touch of rich flavor.

When you’re running out of ideas or want to use ingredients you have in the fridge, this type of recipe is always a great solution. In this version, we use cod, but you can easily swap it for ground beef, pork, tuna or other types of fish.

This is one of those recipes that never fails. Simple, comforting and full of flavor, it’s perfect for a family lunch or an easy weeknight dinner. Everyone will love the creamy mashed potatoes combined with the rich and flavorful cod filling. A Budget-friendly recipe made with basic ingredients.

We’re sure this recipe will quickly become one of your favorite meals! If you’re looking for ideas for a family lunch, try this Portuguese style baked fish, an Easy lasagna casserole, a Homemade chicken stew, Roasted pork loin with chestnuts, and many other delicious recipes available on our website.
You’ll also find this fish pie recipe in the roundup "25 Best Cod Recipes You Need to Try."

How to Make Cod Fish Pie with Mashed Potatoes

Step 1: Peel the potatoes and rinse. Cut the potatoes into small pieces.

Step 2: Place potatoes in a large saucepan or large pot. Cover the potatoes with salted water (the water should cover all the potatoes).

Step 3: Bring to a boil over high heat. When starts boiling, reduce to medium low heat and cook just until the potatoes are fork tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 4: Turn off the heat and drain the potatoes cooking water. Mash the cooked potatoes with a potato masher. Season with lemon juice, pepper, nutmeg, margarine (or butter) and milk.

Place the pan back on medium-low heat and stir with a wooden spoon until potatoes are smooth and creamy.

Step 5: Cook the cod in a large saucepan with water for about 10 minutes.

Step 6: Remove the cod from the pan with a skimmer. Remove the skin and bones and flake the cod with a fork, set aside.

Step 7: In a large skillet, add the chopped onion, grated carrot, minced garlic and olive oil. Sauté over medium-low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 8: Add the cod flakes and season with pepper (season with salt if necessary). Stir and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 9: Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF).

Step 10: In a baking dish, place a layer of mashed potatoes, a layer of cod mixture and a layer of mashed potatoes. In a baking dish, place a layer of mashed potatoes, a layer of cod mixture and a layer of mashed potatoes. Brush the top with beaten egg yolk.

Step 11: Bake for about 30 minutes or until golden brown.

Easy Fish Pie (Cod Fish Pie with Mashed Potatoes)

Craving a cozy, comforting meal? This cod fish pie recipe is made with tender cod topped with creamy mashed potatoes for the ultimate comfort dish. Rich, flavorful, and baked in the oven until golden brown, it’s a satisfying meal, perfect for cozy family dinners or simple weeknight meals. With simple ingredients and rich flavor, this recipe is a delicious way to enjoy cod.

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by Pedro Barbosa
Category:Cod, Main dishes, Recipes
Cuisine: Portuguese
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 4
Prep Time:20 m
Cook Time:55 m
Total Time:1:15 h
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INGREDIENTS
For the mashed potatoes:
• 1.2 kg (2 2/3 pounds) russet potatoes (or Yukon gold potatoes)
• 1 tablespoon margarine or butter to room temperature
• Juice of half lemon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 350 ml (1 1/2 cups) warm whole milk
• Salt (to taste)
• Water (about 1.5 L (6 cups))
For the cod mixture:
• 800 grams (1 3/4 pounds) salt cod, soaked for 24 hours
• 1 medium carrot
• 1 medium onion
• 50 ml (1/4 cup) olive oil
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 egg yolk
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Peel the potatoes and rinse. Cut the potatoes into small pieces.
2. Place potatoes in a large saucepan or large pot. Cover the potatoes with salted water (the water should cover all the potatoes).
3. Bring to a boil over high heat. When starts boiling, reduce to medium low heat and cook just until the potatoes are fork tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
4. Turn off the heat and drain the potatoes cooking water. Mash the cooked potatoes with a potato masher. Season with lemon juice, pepper, nutmeg, margarine (or butter) and milk. Place the pan back on medium-low heat and stir with a wooden spoon until potatoes are smooth and creamy.
5. Cook the cod in a large saucepan with water for about 10 minutes.
6. Remove the cod from the pan with a skimmer. Remove the skin and bones and flake the cod with a fork, set aside.
7. In a large skillet, add the chopped onion, grated carrot, minced garlic and olive oil. Sauté over medium-low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8. Add the cod flakes and season with pepper (season with salt if necessary). Stir and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
9. Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF).
10. In a baking dish, place a layer of mashed potatoes, a layer of cod mixture and a layer of mashed potatoes. Brush the top with beaten egg yolk.
11. Bake for about 30 minutes or until golden brown.
Easy Fish Pie (Cod Fish Pie with Mashed Potatoes)
Nutrition facts
Serves 4
Per Serving:
% DAILY VALUE
Calories 773
Total Fat 31.5 g(40%)
Saturated Fat 14.5 g(72%)
Cholesterol 379 mg(126%)
Sodium 13172mg(573%)
Total Carbohydrate 72.5 g(26%)
Protein 47 g