Fish pie mac ’n’ cheese

Method 1

Ingredients

650ml milk

40g plain flour

40g butter

2 tsp Dijon mustard

150g mature cheddar, grated

180g frozen peas

handful of parsley, chopped

300g macaroni

300g fish pie mix (smoked fish, white fish and salmon)

green salad, to serve (optional)

STEP 1

Pour the milk into a large pan and add the flour and butter. Set over a medium heat and whisk continuously until you have a smooth, thick white sauce. Remove from the heat, add the mustard, most of the cheese (save a handful for the top), peas and parsley.

STEP 2

Meanwhile, boil the pasta in a large pan of water following pack instructions until just cooked. Drain.

STEP 3

Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Tip the pasta into the sauce and add half the fish, stir everything together then tip into a large baking dish. Top with the rest of the fish, pushing it into the pasta a little, then scatter with the remaining cheese. Bake for 30 mins until golden, then serve with salad, if you like. Can be chilled and eaten within three days or frozen for up to a month. Defrost in the fridge, then reheat in a microwave or oven until piping hot.

Method 2

To make a delicious fish pie mac 'n' cheese, you will need the following ingredients:

- 300g macaroni

- 400g mixed white fish fillets (such as cod, haddock, or salmon), cut into chunks

- 1 small onion, finely chopped

- 1 garlic clove, minced

- 50g butter

- 50g plain flour

- 600ml milk

- 100g cheddar cheese, grated

- 50g Parmesan cheese, grated

- Salt and pepper to taste

- Fresh parsley, chopped

- Bread crumbs (optional for topping)

Here's how you can make the fish pie mac 'n' cheese:

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

2. Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.

3. In a separate pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until softened.

4. Stir in the flour and cook for a minute, then gradually whisk in the milk until you have a smooth sauce. Bring to a simmer and cook for a few minutes until thickened.

5. Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the cheddar and Parmesan cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper.

6. Add the cooked macaroni and fish to the cheese sauce, along with the chopped parsley. Mix everything together gently.

7. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and sprinkle with breadcrumbs if desired.

8. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and the fish is cooked through.

9. Serve your fish pie mac 'n' cheese hot, garnished with extra parsley if you like. Enjoy!

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