Best 6 Salmon Macaroni Bake Recipes

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Salmon macaroni bake is a hearty and delicious meal that combines the flavors of salmon, macaroni, and cheese. This dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious salmon macaroni bake that will be a hit with your family and friends.

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SALMON MAC AND CHEESE



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This is a salmon version of a tuna casserole. You can use tuna in this as well. I made this up in college when I needed to make something that would use up stuff I had in the kitchen.

Provided by Pixie2

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Salmon     Baked Salmon Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
¼ cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, minced
1 (6 ounce) can salmon, drained and flaked
1 tablespoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups milk
½ cup vegetable stock
1 (14.5 ounce) can peas and carrots, drained
1 (8 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
salt and pepper to taste
3 slices day-old bread
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the macaroni, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir the softened butter into the macaroni.
  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook the onion in the oil until brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in the salmon and seafood seasoning and cook until warmed through, about 5 minutes more. Remove from heat and pour the red wine vinegar into the skillet and set aside to cool.
  • Mix together the Cheddar cheese, eggs, milk, and vegetable stock in a large mixing bowl. Add the salmon mixture, peas and carrots, and corn; mix. Stir in the macaroni. Season with salt and pepper. Spread into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  • Toast the bread and break into small pieces. Combine the toasted bread and Parmesan cheese in a food processor; blend until chopped into crumbs. Sprinkle over top of the dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, about 45 minutes. Allow to cool 15 to 20 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 581.2 calories, Carbohydrate 61 g, Cholesterol 114.7 mg, Fat 25.3 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 28.2 g, SaturatedFat 13.4 g, Sodium 913.4 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

SALMON-MACARONI CASSEROLE



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This recipe is from "Favorite Recipes of the Episcopal Churches on the Kenai". Old-fashioned comfort food if you like salmon or tuna casserole.

Provided by breezermom

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup elbow macaroni, uncooked
1/4 cup butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 (12 ounce) carton cottage cheese
1 cup cheddar cheese or 1 cup American cheese, shredded
1 (16 ounce) can salmon, drained and flaked
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups soft breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Cook the macaroni according to the package directions. Drain well, and set aside.
  • Melt 1/4 cup butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat; add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture is thickened and bubbly. Add salt, garlic salt, and pepper, stirring well.
  • Combine the sauce, reserved macaroni, cheeses, salmon, and eggs in a large bowl; stir well. Spoon the mixture into a greased 11 x 7 x1 1/2 inch baking dish. Combine soft breadcrumbs (just put bread in a food processor to make these) and 2 tablespoons melted butter; Stir well. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the casserole. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until set.

SALMON MACARONI BAKE



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"A neighbor brought us this creamy casserole the night after our newborn daughter came home from the hospital," recalls Carrie Mitchell of Raleigh, North Carolina. "It was so good, we couldn't resist heating up the leftovers the next morning."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (14 ounces) deluxe macaroni and cheese dinner mix
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1/2 cup 2% milk
1 pouch (6 ounces) boneless skinless pink salmon
1 tablespoon grated onion or 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons butter, cubed

Steps:

  • Prepare macaroni and cheese according to package directions. Stir in the soup, milk, salmon, onion and cheddar cheese. , Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with bread crumbs; dot with butter. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 599 calories, Fat 27g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 1748mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

TOMATO SALMON BAKE



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"I was looking for a healthy alternative to beef and chicken when I found this recipe and decided to personalize it," recalls Lacey Parker in Gainesville, Virginia. "My husband doesn't usually like fish unless it's fried, but he loves the Italian flavor in this dish. Serve it with a green salad for a great meal any time of year."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1/2 cup sun-dried tomato salad dressing
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Place salmon in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Combine tomatoes and salad dressing; pour over salmon. Sprinkle with cheese. , Bake, uncovered, 20-25 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402 calories, Fat 24g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 613mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 36g protein.

CREAMY SALMON MAC AND CHEESE



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Take an ooey gooey smokey baked mac and cheese, and add some tender flaked salmon for a delicious meal; you could add your favorite steamed green veggie in there, or serve alongside a big green salad (because balance)! This is heavy on the gooey cheese and very rich - a little goes a long way! Change up the cheese if you want to try different flavors or combinations. Flavor will depend on the cheese you used, and how much seasoning you like!

Provided by Rebekah Rose Hills

Categories     Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

nonstick cooking spray
9 ounces salmon fillets
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
½ cup butter
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 ½ cups 2% milk
1 ½ cups half-and-half
¾ pound shredded smoked Gouda cheese
½ pound shredded smoked Cheddar cheese
½ teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
  • Place salmon in a 2-quart baking dish and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Cook salmon in the oven for 10 to 11 minutes. Salmon will only be partially cooked; it will continue cooking later. Leave the oven on.
  • While salmon cooks, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add macaroni noodles and cook to al dente, 10 to 11 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • While noodles cook, place a large pan on the stove over medium-high heat and add butter, stirring occasionally as it melts. If the butter is browning, reduce heat. You want the butter just to melt, but not to start browning.
  • Whisk flour into the melted butter. If it gets a little lumpy, just keep whisking until you have a smooth and creamy roux base. Cook the flour mixture for at least 1 minute, whisking regularly, and adjusting the heat if needed.
  • Begin whisking milk and half-and-half into the roux, start with about half of the liquid. Whisk until well incorporated and smooth, then continue whisking in remaining milk and half-and-half until everything is well blended into the roux. Increase heat until mixture begins to bubble and thickens, then reduce heat and stir in the cheeses (reserve about 1/2 cup of grated cheese for the top). Whisk until smooth, thick, and creamy. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Stir the drained macaroni noodles into the cheese sauce; break the par-cooked salmon up into large chunks and add that to the pan as well. Stir gently to evenly distribute the salmon and coat all of the noodles in the sauce. Transfer to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with reserved grated cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until hot and bubbly, 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 747 calories, Carbohydrate 54.8 g, Cholesterol 149.3 mg, Fat 42.2 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 36.1 g, SaturatedFat 25.5 g, Sodium 964.2 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

SALMON CASSEROLE



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We LOVE this recipe, even DH, who hates fish. It's from "Favorite Recipes from Quilters." Prep time approximate.

Provided by Debbie R.

Categories     Cheese

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups uncooked macaroni (wholewheat rotini is fantastic)
14 1/2 ounces canned salmon
2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup minced onion
1 tablespoon flour
1 cup low-fat milk
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni.
  • Drain salmon; break it into bite-size pieces.
  • Make Sauce: Melt butter. Saute onion until transparent. Blend in flour, stirring constantly. Slowly stir milk into saucepan mixture. Cook until smooth and thick, stirring constantly. Add lemon juice and parsley. Mix well.
  • Spoon pasta into sprayed casserole dish. Put salmon on top. Sprinkle with 3/4 cup cheese. Pour sauce over it, and sprinkle with the rest of the cheese.
  • Bake at 375 for 25 min or until hot and lightly browned.
  • NOTE: This doesn't make for a lot of sauce. To keep original proportions, double the butter, onion, flour, milk, lemon juice and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 634.1, Fat 29.3, SaturatedFat 15.8, Cholesterol 152.9, Sodium 794.6, Carbohydrate 45.4, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 5.4, Protein 46.9

Tips:

  • Choose the right macaroni. Elbow macaroni is the classic choice for this dish, but you can also use other short pasta shapes, such as penne or shells.
  • Cook the macaroni al dente. This means that it should be cooked until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it. Overcooked macaroni will become mushy and ruin the dish.
  • Use a good quality salmon. Fresh or frozen salmon fillets are both good choices. Avoid using canned salmon, as it will not have the same flavor or texture.
  • Don't overcook the salmon. Salmon is a delicate fish, so it is important to cook it carefully. Overcooked salmon will become dry and tough.
  • Use a flavorful cheese. A sharp cheddar cheese is a classic choice for this dish, but you can also use other types of cheese, such as mozzarella, Parmesan, or Gruyère.
  • Season the dish well. Salt and pepper are essential, but you can also add other spices, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
  • Bake the dish until it is golden brown and bubbly. This will take about 30 minutes.

Conclusion:

Salmon macaroni bake is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover salmon. With a few simple tips, you can make a salmon macaroni bake that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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