Description
This Easy Cheesy Salmon Casserole is a comforting and flavorful dish that comes together quickly for a satisfying meal. Creamy pasta, tender flaked salmon, and a cheesy topping make this casserole a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Pasta Mixture:
- 2 cups cooked pasta (such as elbow macaroni or rotini)
- 1 (14.75 oz) can pink salmon, drained and flaked (bones and skin removed if desired)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup milk
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried dill (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Topping:
- ½ cup crushed buttery crackers or breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, flaked salmon, cheddar cheese, sour cream, milk, cream of mushroom soup, garlic powder, onion powder, dill, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Prepare dish: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Add topping: In a small bowl, mix crushed crackers or breadcrumbs with melted butter. Sprinkle over the top of the casserole.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until hot and bubbly with a golden topping.
- Serve: Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can use leftover cooked salmon instead of canned.
- Add frozen peas or chopped spinach for extra veggies.
- Great for make-ahead meals and meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1¼ cups
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
