Canned Salmon Casserole Recipe
Salmon Casserole
This recipe is really flexible – add what you like – more or less salmon, noodles, veggies, etc.
- 1 can + 1 vacuum packet of salmon (all I had on hand)
- 5.75 oz egg noodles
- 2 large carrots chopped
- 1 green bell pepper
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms
- 1 cup baby spinach (all we had left)
- 1 can of Campbell’s Healthy Choice or Low-Sodium Cream of Celery soup
- 1/3 cup skim milk
- 5 saltines
- Cook noodles.
- Chop vegetables and sautée in a skillet with cooking spray until they are tender.
- In a large bowl, mix veggies with salmon, cooked noodles, soup and milk. Put into a large pie dish or other smallish baking dish.
- Bake at 400* for 20 minutes.
- Crumble 5 saltines on top; bake 5 minutes more.
Makes four ~325 calorie servings.
The original recipe calls for butter on top, but I couldn’t taste it at ALL the last time I made it, so I left it out this time and saved 25 calories per serving. The original also calls for 8 oz of noodles, but I didn’t miss the 2 oz I omitted. I really liked the carrots in this – they were sweet and chunky. The green pepper kind of melted away, as did the spinach. I honestly think I could do without the saltines too. Once the portions are served, the kind of mix in with the rest and melt away. And it’s not like they’re contributing much nutritional value. I’d love to hear some other suggestions on what other veggies work well in this (but remember, I HATE onions!!)
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peas!
Mmm…peas would be fabulous. I think I will try this recipie with whole wheat high fibre noodles, red pepper, peas
Thanks for the great idea, I can't wait to try it!
umm the picture kind of looks like oatmeal . . .
Haha. You’re right. I have NO IDEA what happened. Guess I’ll just have to remove the photo…
K
What size can of salmon did you use for this recipe? The small one (like tuna comes in) or one of the big ones? I am planning to make this this week!
Sarah,
A 6 oz can – like tuna comes in.
Kath
Thanks to your quick response, I made this tonight! I added a few dashes of pepper but otherwise kept the recipe the same. It was delicious, warm comfort food–exactly what I needed on a cold winter night. THANK YOU! Your blog truly enhances my cooking and eating life
I love salmon and the recipe sounds great. I can’t wait to try it!
I’m going to try this recipe this weekend, but I’m going to make it gluten-free
Thanks for the great ideas Kath!
Think I’ll try this for tonight with the peas, carrots and, I’m sorry, some onion. Also, maybe substitute rice for the noodles.
Instead of the Noodles try some left-over mashed potatoes, and of course I add onions. The peas would go nicely in this also.
I usually make Salmon patties instead of a casserole – mix 1 can Salmon (lge or small), Onions if desired, peas, chopped mushrooms, 1 beaten egg, and enough leftover mashed potatoes to bind it softly. Roll into good sized balls. On a piece of flour-covered wax paper or foil, flatten to about 1″ depth. They are usually still pretty soft, so handle carefully, Brown in skillet over medium heat in 1+ tbsp olive oil until nicely browned and heated through. Very good, quick, economical entree for a family dinner. Sometimes I serve this with a white sauce just for variety. I usually have 2 vegetables with this also. Measurements are vague due to variance with different size can of Salmon.