Salmon Mac N Cheese

13 ingredients
16 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 lb elbow macaroni
  • 1 can 15oz pink salmon, drained and flaked into small pieces
  • 1 1/2 tsp dry onion powder
  • 1/4 cup AP flour
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 3 clove finely minced garlic
  • 2 tsp finely chopped parsley ( I use the frozen cubes sold in stores)
  • 3 cup cold milk (I used almond milk)
  • 1/3 cup ricotta cheese
  • 3/4 cup Shredded Cheddar
  • 1 Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup seasoned panko
  • 1/4 cup Melted butter..or more

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 425F
  2. 2
    In a small bowl combine salmon and dry onion powder and set aside
  3. 3
    Cook the pasta in a large saucepan with salted water untill al dente
  4. 4
    While the pasta cooks, melt the butter in a medium saucepan along with the garlic and parsley.
  5. 5
    When butter starts to foam add the flour and mix for about a minute
  6. 6
    add the milk and constantly stir untill thickens, about 5 minutes at medium/high heat.
  7. 7
    You don't want it to boil.
  8. 8
    When the sauce starts to thicken turn off heat and add the cheeses.
  9. 9
    Mixing untill smooth.
  10. 10
    Taste to adjust seasoning.
  11. 11
    Place drained pasta in a large casserole dish.
  12. 12
    Add seasoned salmon, mix well.
  13. 13
    Then add the cheese sauce and mix together.
  14. 14
    Combine melted butter with the seasoned panko.
  15. 15
    Sprinkle some extra cheese on top and then the panko mix, covering evenly.
  16. 16
    Place in the middle of a 425F oven untill golden brown and bubbling.

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