By Heather Day
Baked Salmon Mac & Cheese
5 steps
Prep:20minCook:30min
Substitute salmon with tuna, chicken or leave out entirely. Use whatever vegetables you have or like.
Can be made ahead and kept refrigerated till ready to bake. Remove from fridge while preheating oven to avoid temperature shock if using glass or ceramic dish.
Updated at: Thu, 21 Sep 2023 02:09:12 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
47
Low
Glycemic Load
40
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories1198.9 kcal (60%)
Total Fat66.3 g (95%)
Carbs84.2 g (32%)
Sugars7.7 g (9%)
Protein65.6 g (131%)
Sodium1467.8 mg (73%)
Fiber6.8 g (24%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
6 servings
1 lbdry pasta
adjust as needed for pasta size and shape
¼ cupunsalted butter
¼ cupflour
2 ½ cupsmilk
2% or to preference
32 ozcheese
freshly grated, cheddar, gouda, monterey jack, etc
paprika
Cajun seasoning
or other seasoning of choice
14.75 ozcan salmon
4 cupsfrozen vegetables
or canned, carrots, peas, corn, etc
Instructions
Step 1
Cook pasta per package instructions for al dente. (About 1 min less than regular cook time) Drain and rinse pasta to stop cooking.
Step 2
Melt butter in saucepan over medium low heat, slowly add flour while stirring until thickened and smooth and cook for about 1 more minute.
Step 3
Slowly stir in milk and mix thoroughly to avoid clumps. Add paprika and seasonings, then stir in handfuls of cheese till melted and sauce is thickened. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Step 4
Add pasta, veggies and salmon to sauce and mix. Pour into 13x9 baking dish and top with breadcrumbs or additional grated cheese if desired.
Step 5
Bake @ 350 for 30-40 mins and serve.
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