Smoked Salmon Mac and Cheese

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This is a simple mac and cheese that includes smoked salmon.

Submitted by thedailygourmet
Published on July 20, 2021
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 2 cups 1% milk

  • 1 ½ cups grated smoked fontina cheese, divided

  • 1 pinch garlic salt

  • ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 (12 ounce) package fusilli pasta

  • 6 ounces cold-smoked Coho salmon, flaked

  • ¼ cup panko bread crumbs

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

  2. Melt butter in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and whisk until smooth, about 2 minutes. Gradually pour in milk and continue to whisk until sauce is smooth and creamy. Simmer until sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Remove from the heat and stir in 1 cup fontina cheese, garlic salt, and pepper; set aside.

  3. Bring 6 quarts of salted water to a boil in a large pot. Add fusilli and cook for about 5 minutes. Drain. Return pasta to the pot and pour in bechamel sauce. Mix with a wooden spoon until pasta is completely coated with sauce. Gently stir in flaked salmon.

  4. Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish. Smooth out the top and sprinkle with remaining fontina cheese and panko.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling and golden brown on top, about 25 minutes.

Cook's Note:

I use brown rice fusilli. Any pasta shape may be used, and cheese may be swapped out, but I suggest a mild cheese.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

486 Calories
21g Fat
51g Carbs
25g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 486
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g 27%
Saturated Fat 12g 62%
Cholesterol 68mg 23%
Sodium 610mg 27%
Total Carbohydrate 51g 18%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 25g 49%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 303mg 23%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 313mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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