What Did Britain Eat After WWII? Cod & Macaroni Casserole from 1946

cod fillets

🥗Healthier: haddock

💰Cheaper: pollock

Haddock is lower in calories, while pollock is often more affordable.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories, while processed cheese is usually cheaper.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat, and margarine can be more cost-effective.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is dairy-free, while evaporated milk can be more economical.

Boil water on the stove for macaroni.

Break macaroni into pieces and add to boiling water.

Boil macaroni for about 10 minutes, then drain.

Grease a casserole dish and place cod fillets inside.

Season cod with salt and pepper, then add chopped parsley.

Warm milk in the microwave until close to boiling.

Whisk an egg in a jug, then slowly add warm milk while whisking.

Add drained macaroni to the egg and milk mixture.

Layer some bread crumbs, then add the macaroni mixture.

Top with remaining bread crumbs and dot with butter.

Cover and bake at gas mark 5 (375°F) for about 50 minutes.

Remove the lid for the last 10 minutes to brown the top.

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