Grandma Brandybuck's Salmon Casserole
Recipe: Grandma B's Salmon Casserole
From: Cel's grandmother
Serves: 4
1-lb. can salmon, red preferred but pink is okay
1/2 c. fine dry bread crumbs
3/4 to 1 c. (or more) finely chopped vegetables (celery, green onion or shallot, carrot, bell pepper, and parsley are the ones I tend to use)
2 eggs
3/4 c. cottage cheese
1/4 c. mayonnaise (see note)
1 tsp. Beau Monde seasoning
freshly ground black pepper to taste
freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Heat oven to 350°. Reserve juice from canned salmon. Remove skin (and bones if desired). Flake into medium mixing bowl. Add bread crumbs and chopped vegetables. In blender, mix reserved salmon liquid, eggs, cottage cheese, and mayonnaise until smooth. Pour over salmon. Add Beau Monde seasoning and pepper. Combine well. Place in greased 1-1/2 to 2-qt. casserole dish. Sprinkle with cheese if desired. Bake uncovered about 45 minutes, until set.
Notes:
Use real, full-fat mayonnaise; the reduced-fat kinds and Miracle Whip don't work right in baking. Beau Monde seasoning is a Spice Islands blend with salt, celery powder, and a couple of other things.
This salmon casserole is from my paternal grandmother. SO prefers this one, which has veggies, as being more interesting and flavorful; he says it's like a good fish cake.
From: Cel's grandmother
Serves: 4
1-lb. can salmon, red preferred but pink is okay
1/2 c. fine dry bread crumbs
3/4 to 1 c. (or more) finely chopped vegetables (celery, green onion or shallot, carrot, bell pepper, and parsley are the ones I tend to use)
2 eggs
3/4 c. cottage cheese
1/4 c. mayonnaise (see note)
1 tsp. Beau Monde seasoning
freshly ground black pepper to taste
freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Heat oven to 350°. Reserve juice from canned salmon. Remove skin (and bones if desired). Flake into medium mixing bowl. Add bread crumbs and chopped vegetables. In blender, mix reserved salmon liquid, eggs, cottage cheese, and mayonnaise until smooth. Pour over salmon. Add Beau Monde seasoning and pepper. Combine well. Place in greased 1-1/2 to 2-qt. casserole dish. Sprinkle with cheese if desired. Bake uncovered about 45 minutes, until set.
Notes:
Use real, full-fat mayonnaise; the reduced-fat kinds and Miracle Whip don't work right in baking. Beau Monde seasoning is a Spice Islands blend with salt, celery powder, and a couple of other things.
This salmon casserole is from my paternal grandmother. SO prefers this one, which has veggies, as being more interesting and flavorful; he says it's like a good fish cake.