Baked Salmon Macaroni and Cheese Casserole

Name: Baked Salmon Macaroni and Cheese Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 slices Bread; 6 oz Canned Salmon; 1 whole Diced Onion; 2 whole Eggs; 3 tbsp Grated Parmesan Cheese; 16 oz Macaroni; 2 cups Milk; 1 tbsp Olive Oil; 14.5 oz Peas & Carrots Blend; 1 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar; 1 dash Salt & Pepper; 1 tbsp Seafood Seasoning; 8 oz Seasoned Corn; 2.5 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese; 0.25 cup Unsalted Butter; 0.5 cup Vegetable Stock

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 American High-Protein 💪Comfort-Food Pescatarian 🐟

Baked Salmon Macaroni and Cheese Casserole blends tender elbow pasta with flaked salmon in a creamy cheddar custard, brightened by Old Bay and a touch of red wine vinegar. Sweet corn and peas-and-carrots add pops of texture beneath a crisp Parmesan-breadcrumb crust. It’s a cozy weeknight dinner or potluck favorite when you want something rich, homey, and satisfying.

Prep20 mins
Cook1 hr 10 mins
Serves8
DifficultyMedium

1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring it to a rolling boil over high heat. When boiling, stir in the macaroni and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but still slightly firm, about 8 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink. Transfer to a large bowl and stir the softened butter into the macaroni.
3

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook the onion in the oil until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in the salmon and seafood seasoning and cook until warmed through, about 5 minutes more. Remove from the heat, pour the red wine vinegar into the skillet, and set aside to cool.
4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the Cheddar cheese, eggs, milk, and vegetable stock. Add the salmon mixture, peas and carrots, and corn; mix. Stir in the macaroni. Season with salt and pepper. Spread the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
5

Toast the bread and break it into small pieces. Combine the toasted bread and Parmesan cheese in a food processor; process until chopped into crumbs. Sprinkle over the top of the dish.
6

Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, about 45 minutes. Let cool for 15 to 20 minutes before serving.