Creamy Snapper Pie with Cheesy Potato Topping Recipe

Creamy Snapper Pie with Cheesy Potato Topping Recipe

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Tender snapper fillets swim in a silky white sauce, topped with a fluffy blanket of mashed potatoes and a golden, cheesy crust. It’s a hearty, heartwarming dish that’s perfect for sharing with loved ones.

Ingredients:

  • 800g potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 50g butter (for mash)
  • 100ml milk (for mash)
  • 2 tbsp butter (for filling)
  • 2 tbsp plain flour
  • 400ml milk
  • 500g snapper fillets, cut into chunks
  • 1 leek, finely sliced
  • 100ml thickened cream
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • 100g grated cheddar cheese
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the mash
    1 Prepare the mash

    Boil the potatoes until soft, then mash with butter, milk, and a pinch of salt until smooth. Set aside for topping.

  2. Make the snapper filling
    2 Make the snapper filling

    Sauté the leeks in butter until softened, then stir in the flour. Gradually add the milk while whisking until the sauce thickens. Gently add the snapper chunks and cook until just done, then stir in the cream, seasoning with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.

  3. Assemble and bake
    3 Assemble and bake

    Transfer the snapper filling to a baking dish, spread the mashed potatoes on top, and sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Bake at 180°C for 25 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbling.

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