J-Lyn's Creamy Salmon Macaroni Bake
J-Lyn's Creamy Salmon Macaroni Bake layers tender elbow pasta with rich, velvety mushroom sauce and flaky canned salmon, finished with a nutty Parmesan lift and a crunchy fried-onion topping. It’s comforting and balanced, with a creamy interior and crisp finish, perfect for family dinners, chilly weeknights, or a nostalgic potluck side.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in J-Lyn's Creamy Salmon Macaroni Bake, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 55 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 6
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
Set the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch casserole dish with butter.
- 2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring now and then, until slightly firm, about 8 minutes. Drain.
- 3
In a casserole dish, combine the macaroni, salmon, cream of mushroom soup, 1/2 can of milk, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir until evenly mixed. Scatter French-fried onions over the top.
- 4
Bake on the middle rack of the preheated oven until the top is lightly browned, about 30 minutes.
- Calories 272.46 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 13.87 g Good Source 28%
- Carbohydrate 29.7 g 11%
- Total Fat 11.65 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 3.48 g Moderate 17%
- Trans Fat 0.02 g High --
- Cholesterol 28.94 mg Moderate 10%
- Sodium 621.3 mg High 27%
- Dietary Fiber 1.2 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 2.32 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 189.83 mg Moderate 15%
- Iron 1.24 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 236.04 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 23.24 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 4.21 mcg Good Source 21%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
J Lyn's Creamy Salmon Macaroni Bake is made with 9 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 55 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Canned Salmon, and Cream of Mushroom Soup. Each serving provides about 272.46 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is J-Lyn's Creamy Salmon Macaroni Bake made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Canned Salmon, Cream of Mushroom Soup, Fried Onions. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make J-Lyn's Creamy Salmon Macaroni Bake?
- About 55 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 272.46 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is J-Lyn's Creamy Salmon Macaroni Bake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is J-Lyn's Creamy Salmon Macaroni Bake healthy?
- J-Lyn's Creamy Salmon Macaroni Bake has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 272.46 calories and 13.87 g of protein, or 28% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin D. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 621.3 mg (27% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.48 g (17% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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