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Cod with Maroilles cheese and potatoes

Cod with Maroilles cheese is a dish from northern France that pairs white fish with a melted Maroilles cream sauce, served with potatoes. It serves 4 people, takes 45 minutes, is easy to make, and costs €4.40 per person. The key is melting the Maroilles fully and keeping the cod tender in the oven.

Tonight, cod baked under a creamy Maroilles sauce, bold in flavor and soft on the palate.

Cod with Maroilles cheese and potatoes
Total time
45 min
Difficulty
Easy
Cost per person
€4.40
Calories per person
570 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach
Season
Fall, Winter

Maroilles has a reputation for being pungent, but once melted into cream it turns mild and almost round, without the sharpness it has raw. The cod brings tender white flesh that flakes apart under this generous sauce. The contrast between the strong cheese and the delicate fish is what gives this dish its character.

This is a winter weeknight dish, the kind that warms you up without keeping you in the kitchen for hours. It works just as well on a rushed Tuesday as on a Sunday when you have guests, since it stays simple to make while looking like more effort went into it. Fans of strong cheese love it, and others get won over by how soft the cream makes it taste.

The ingredients

4 people

Fish counter

  • Cod loin 4

Dairy

  • Maroilles cheese 150 g
  • Heavy cream 20 cl
  • Butter 20 g

Fruits and vegetables

  • Shallots 2
  • Potatoes 1 kg
  • Chives 0.5 bunch

Pantry

  • Saltoften in the pantry 1 pinch
  • Pepperoften in the pantry 1 pinch

Allergens Fish, Lactose

The step by step recipe

  1. Peel the potatoes and boil them in salted water. 20 min

    Check if they're done with the tip of a knife.

  2. Butter a baking dish, place the cod loins in it with the chopped shallots, season lightly with salt and pepper.

    Maroilles is salty, go easy on the salt.

  3. Melt the rindless Maroilles into the cream over low heat until you get a smooth sauce. 5 min

    Mash the cheese with a fork into the cream, it melts faster that way.

  4. Pour the sauce over the fish and bake at 200°C. 15 min

    The top should turn lightly golden and the flesh should flake apart.

  5. Sprinkle with chives and serve with the potatoes.

    Save a bit of sauce to spoon over the potatoes.

Our tips to get it right

  • Pick a Maroilles that isn't too ripe if you're worried about the smell, it mellows out once melted.
  • Drain the potatoes well before serving, otherwise they water down the sauce on the plate.
  • Check the cod starting at the twelve minute mark, it keeps cooking a little once out of the oven.

The variations

  • Swap the cod for hake or pollock, two white fish that hold up well under this sauce.
  • For a fish free version, use the same Maroilles cream over potatoes and roasted seasonal vegetables.
  • For kids, serve the sauce on the side and stir it gently into mashed potatoes, the Maroilles flavor comes through more gently that way.

What to serve it with

  • A green salad with vinaigrette
  • A glass of dry cider
  • Grilled country bread

Storage

The dish keeps for 2 days in the fridge in a sealed container. It doesn't freeze well, since the cream and fish lose their texture. Reheat it gently in the oven or in a pan over low heat so the cod doesn't dry out.

Questions about this dish

Can you use a different cheese instead of Maroilles?

Yes, Munster or Reblochon work well and give a slightly milder result. Avoid very dry cheeses, since they don't melt smoothly into the cream.

Can you make the Maroilles sauce ahead of time?

Yes, make it a few hours ahead and reheat it gently over low heat before pouring it over the fish. It thickens a bit as it cools, so stir in a spoonful of cream to loosen it.

Should you remove the rind from the Maroilles?

Yes, remove all the rind before melting the cheese. The rind won't melt and would make the sauce grainy.

How do you know when the cod is done?

The flesh should flake easily with a knife tip and turn opaque. A lightly golden top under the sauce is also a good sign.

How long does it take to make a cod with Maroilles cheese and potatoes?

Count 45 min in total, prep and cooking included. The recipe is rated “easy”.

How many calories are in a cod with Maroilles cheese and potatoes?

About 570 kcal per serving, for a recipe meant for 4 people. Calories are calculated by Kiloach, your weight coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.

How much does a cod with Maroilles cheese and potatoes cost?

About €4.40 per serving, or €17.60 for 4 people, based on average supermarket prices.

What allergens does this recipe contain?

This recipe contains fish, lactose. Always check the labels of the products you buy.

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