This fish pie baby food recipe is easy to make and combines the goodness of fish with nutritious veggies to make a healthy dish that’s packed with flavour!
This recipe always appealed to our little boy who refused to eat fish unless it was well ‘hidden’ in something else! Plus, the combination of white and sweet potatoes gives it a fun and colourful appearance that’s too tempting to resist!
Baby’s Favourite Fish Pie is suitable from around 7 months+. This is a ‘family’ sized recipe – you can divide it into smaller, individual pies or simply reduce the quantities if you prefer.
Here’s what you’ll need…
6 fish fillets (use any boneless white fish your baby likes…you can even use a salmon/white fish combo!)
2 medium white potatoes
2 medium sweet potatoes
6 oz (3/4 cup) frozen peas, thawed
2 oz (1/2 cup) grated Cheddar cheese
milk (you can use whole milk, breast milk or formula)
pinch of freshly ground black pepper (optional)
olive oil
Preheat the oven to 350 deg F (180 deg C).
Next, grease an oven-proof dish (approx 9″ x 9″) with the olive oil.
Put your uncooked piece(s) of fish into the dish and pour in enough milk to just cover them.
Place in the oven and cook until the fish flakes with a fork (about 10-15 mins).
Meanwhile, peel and dice the potatoes and steam until tender (it’s best to start the white ones off first, as they take a little longer to cook).
Remove the fish from the oven, then drain off and reserve around half the milk, leaving the rest still in the dish.
Turn the oven up to 425 deg F (220 deg C).
Using a fork, separate the fish into small pieces and spread around the dish (double checking for bones as you do so).
Mash the potatoes thoroughly with the freshly ground black pepper (if using) and the milk you drained from the fish, until it is lovely and creamy.
Stir the peas into the potato, then use this mixture to top the fish evenly.
Sprinkle with the grated cheese then return to the oven for 15-20 mins, until the cheese has melted and is golden brown.
Cool and serve… mmmm!