Description
This Easy Cheesy Salmon Casserole is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines cooked pasta, flaked salmon, veggies, and a creamy sauce, topped with a crunchy buttery crumb topping. It’s a simple and satisfying meal that’s perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Casserole:
- 2 cups cooked pasta (such as rotini or elbow)
- 2 cans (5 oz each) boneless skinless salmon, drained and flaked
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Topping:
- 1/2 cup crushed buttery crackers or breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, combine pasta, salmon, peas, celery, onion, soup, sour cream, cheeses, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer to dish: Spread the mixture in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Add topping: Combine crushed crackers or breadcrumbs with melted butter, then sprinkle over the casserole.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Serve: Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute tuna for salmon or add chopped spinach for extra veggies.
- Use whole wheat pasta for added fiber.
- This casserole can be assembled ahead and baked later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
