Baked Salmon Macaroni and Cheese Casserole
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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Baked Salmon Macaroni and Cheese Casserole, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 52 / 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.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 17
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 35
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 40
- Performance
- 35
- General Wellness
- 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.
- Calories 711.55 kcal High 36%
- Protein 33.69 g Good Source 67%
- Carbohydrate 70.22 g 26%
- Total Fat 34.15 g High 44%
- Saturated Fat 15.98 g High 80%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 143.15 mg High 48%
- Sodium 759.28 mg High 33%
- Dietary Fiber 4.56 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 11.03 g --
- Added Sugars 1.27 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 645.23 mg Good Source 50%
- Iron 3.54 mg Moderate 20%
- Potassium 407.68 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 286.73 mcg Good Source 32%
- Vitamin C 2.51 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 4.24 mcg Good Source 21%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Baked Salmon Macaroni and Cheese Casserole is made with 16 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bread, Canned Salmon, Diced Onion, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 711.55 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Baked Salmon Macaroni and Cheese Casserole made of?
- The main ingredients are Bread, Canned Salmon, Diced Onion, Eggs, Grated Parmesan Cheese. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Baked Salmon Macaroni and Cheese Casserole?
- About 1 hr 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 711.55 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Baked Salmon Macaroni and Cheese Casserole easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Baked Salmon Macaroni and Cheese Casserole healthy?
- Baked Salmon Macaroni and Cheese Casserole has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 711.55 calories and 33.69 g of protein, or 67% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium, vitamin A and vitamin D. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 759.28 mg (33% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 15.98 g (80% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Onions and Alcohol, 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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