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Cod Gratin with Bacon

Cod Gratin with Bacon
This cod gratin is my go-to comfort meal. Tender fish bakes in a creamy bacon and onion sauce topped with melted cheese and framed by a border of fluffy mashed potatoes. A quick turn under the broiler gives the top a golden crisp finish. My family never leaves leftovers—they're already asking for seconds before the dish leaves the oven.
Ingredients
  • 1 kg (2.2 lbs) skinless cod fillet
  • 900 g (2 lbs) potatoes peeled and cut into chunks
  • 142 g (5 oz) bacon diced
  • 1 yellow onion finely chopped
  • 768 ml (3.2 cups) heavy cream
  • 240 ml (1 cup) sour cream
  • 113 g (1 cup) grated aged cheddar cheese
  • 28 g (2 tbsp) butter plus extra for greasing
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 8 g (1 tbsp) all-purpose flour
  • 15 ml (1 tbsp) Dijon mustard
  • 6 g (2 tbsp) fresh parsley chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F). Grease a 23x33 cm (9x13 inch) baking dish with butter

2. Place potatoes in a large pot cover with cold water and add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and cook until tender about 15-20 minutes

3. Meanwhile cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove half the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside for garnish. Add onion to the skillet and cook until softened about 5 minutes. Remove from heat

4. Drain potatoes well and return to the pot. Mash with butter salt and pepper until smooth. Stir in egg yolks

5. In a medium bowl whisk together heavy cream and flour until smooth. Stir in sour cream Dijon mustard parsley and the bacon mixture. Season with salt and pepper

6. Pipe or spoon the mashed potatoes around the outer edge of the prepared baking dish to form a border

7. Place cod fillets in the center of the dish inside the potato border

8. Pour the cream mixture evenly over the cod

9. Sprinkle grated cheese over the top

10. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the fish is cooked through and the sauce is bubbling

11. Switch oven to broil and broil for 2-3 minutes until the cheese and potato edges are golden and crisp. Watch carefully to avoid burning

12. Garnish with the reserved crispy bacon

Tools
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • saucepan
  • wooden spoon
  • oven
  • baking dish
  • cheese grater
  • egg beater
  • piping bag

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