Description
Creamy Easy Cheesy Salmon Casserole blends rich Pacific Northwest flavors with comforting midwestern charm. Golden breadcrumbs and tender salmon create a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 15 ounces (425 grams) cooked salmon, flaked
- 4 large eggs
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 white onion, diced
- 1.5 cups (240 grams) frozen peas, thawed
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Dairy and Binding Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can (10.75 ounces or 305 grams) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 0.5 cup (60 grams) dried breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and coat a 117-inch baking pan with nonstick spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Whisk eggs thoroughly in a spacious mixing bowl until smooth and uniform.
- Incorporate cream of mushroom soup, thyme, and black pepper, stirring until the mixture becomes well-blended and consistent.
- Carefully integrate salmon, bell pepper, onion, and peas into the liquid base, gently folding in half of the cheese and breadcrumbs.
- Transfer the entire preparation into the prepared baking dish, ensuring an even distribution across the surface.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated oven and bake for 40 minutes, watching for a slight browning around the edges and consistent heating throughout.
- Extract the casserole from the oven and generously sprinkle the remaining cheese and breadcrumbs across the top for added texture and flavor.
- Return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt completely and breadcrumbs to achieve a golden-brown crispness.
- Allow the casserole to rest and settle for 510 minutes before serving, which helps maintain its structural integrity and enhances flavor melding.
Notes
- Swap salmon for canned tuna or cooked chicken to create budget-friendly protein variations.
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs and cream of mushroom soup for celiac-friendly adaptation.
- For lower-fat version, substitute regular cheese with reduced-fat cheese and use Greek yogurt instead of cream soup.
- Elevate flavor profile by adding fresh herbs like dill or parsley for extra brightness and complexity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 395 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg