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Speedy Salmon Casserole

“Next, she prepares the Speedy Salmon Casserole, which bakes at the same oven temperature as the cake. 'Living here on the Kenai Peninsula, we have plenty of fresh salmon. Bat this creamy, comforting casserole tastes just as good with canned salmon,' she assures. 'It's also a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes--or dress up instant ones.”

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Reviewed: May 5, 2012

Definitely not my favorite and my husband agreed. It wasn't terrible, but it needed something. The flavor was just ok, but possibly adding something with more texture would be good. Not sure I will even attempt to do this one again with tweaks since it was such a flop in my house!

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Drice22

Reviewed: Dec. 6, 2011

After reading many of the reviews of this recipe, I made a couple of changes that increased its rating from a 3 to a 5... First, I used the Herbed Garlic Mashed Potato recipe from this website as a base(I reduced the amount of thyme from 1 T in that recipe to 1 tsp, which was a wonderful change since no seasoning overpowered another). Secondly, I used salmon filets instead of canned salmon (...simply because I prefer the taste of fresh or frozen filets over canned). Thirdly, I added 1 tsp of Old Bay seasoning to the salmon mixture and cooked it for about 15 minutes in the saucepan over medium heat. Not only did the extra time thicken the mixture, but the flavor was excellent! At that point, it could have been served alone, honestly. My family absolutely loved it and gobbled it up!!!! My girls are 2 and 3 years old, and my husband grew up land-locked, so adding seafood to our regular rotation of meals is a treat for me!! :)

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GwenLea

Reviewed: Apr. 3, 2011

It would have been bland BUT I made it with my special french onion dip mash potatoes. I use half a tub of french onion dip in my potatoes to make them super creamy. Also, in the sauce I added garlic, onion powder, and a little curry powder. I didn't use cheddar, I used Monterey jack & cheddar mix like in the picture. It was good for a rainy day lunch. Nothing special.

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Red_Hott

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Lebanon, Tennessee, USA

Living In: Lansing, Michigan, USA

Reviewed: Mar. 25, 2011

After reading some of the reviews, i was not sure whether to try this one or not, but went ahead and made it, with some modifications: I used boiled potatoes, mashed them up n added some cumin powder, coriander powder and some salt. I doubled the sauce and added some hot sauce (half tablespoon). Since we dont like peas and I didn't have broccoli at home, I just added a layer of canned sweet corn over the salmon layer. Turned out fantastic! I added some black pepper over my portion and hubby had some hot sauce on the side. We'll definitely be having this again, easy and tasted great.

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mamacook

Reviewed: May 18, 2010

My family loved this Recipe - it was great!!! With 3 kids & a hubby to taste please - this recipe did it!!!

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Madonna

Reviewed: Sep. 11, 2009

I made some changes based on other reviews. I added a layer of caramelized onions, and added some more cheese. I also put french's fried onions on top. This was a pretty good meal, but it still felt like it was missing something. Maybe more crunch? Next time I'll try adding a veggie like peas or broccoli.

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CINFY

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Living In: Fredericksburg, Virginia, USA

Reviewed: Aug. 20, 2009

I had leftover salmon and mashed potatoes, so followed another suggestion and used what I had. Other than needing some pepper & maybe a little salt, I liked it. I will fix it again.

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DENIMALLY

Reviewed: Jun. 23, 2009

We really liked this, but I made some changes. I doubled the sauce but used less ketchup and added a little mustard and hot sauce. I also added sauteed onions to the mashed potatoes and used 3 cups of flakes. The last change was to add about a cup and a half of peas on top of the salmon layer. It turned out really well this way and I'll make it again!

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The Bunny Chef

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Fairbanks, Alaska, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 23, 2009

This recipe is an old favorite that I am so happy to have found again. It is comfort food for those who enjoy the mild taste of white fish but prefer the health benefits of salmon. I love the creamy texture. My only change is an additional tablespoon of flour to create a thicker sauce. I also use the sharpest cheddar available. Thanks for publishing this.

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healthycook

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Mar. 5, 2008

I followed the directions exactly, except I used leftover baked salmon and homemade mashed potatoes. It was delicious! My kids even ate it! The only thing I might changed next time is to use a bit less cheese and mix it into the mashed potatoes on the top of the casserole.

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