Here’s a simple and delicious way to prepare Smoked Salmon in a Baking Dish — creamy, savory, and perfect for brunch, lunch, or a light dinner. 🐟🔥
🥘 Baked Smoked Salmon Casserole
Best for hot-smoked salmon (flaky style).
If using thin cold-smoked salmon, see note below.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 8 oz (225g) smoked salmon, flaked
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup shredded cheese (Gruyère, cheddar, or mozzarella)
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill (or parsley)
- 1 small onion or shallot, finely chopped
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Pinch of salt (go light — salmon is salty)
- 1 tbsp butter (for greasing dish)
🥣 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Butter a medium baking dish.
2️⃣ Layer Salmon
- Spread flaked smoked salmon evenly in the baking dish.
- Sprinkle onion and herbs over top.
3️⃣ Make Custard
- Whisk eggs, cream, milk, pepper, and a small pinch of salt.
- Stir in half the cheese.
4️⃣ Pour & Top
- Pour mixture over salmon.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
5️⃣ Bake
- Bake 25–35 minutes, until center is set and top is lightly golden.
- Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving.
🍽️ Serve With
- Toasted sourdough or bagels
- Simple green salad
- Roasted potatoes
- Steamed asparagus
🌟 Variations
🥔 Add Potatoes
Layer thinly sliced cooked potatoes under the salmon for a heartier dish.
🥬 Add Spinach
Sauté spinach first and add between layers.
🥖 Smoked Salmon Breakfast Bake
Add cubed bread for a strata-style dish.
⚠️ Important Note About Type of Smoked Salmon
- Hot-smoked salmon → fully cooked and ideal for baking.
- Cold-smoked salmon (lox style) → delicate; add during last 5–10 minutes of baking to avoid drying out.
If you’d like, I can also give you a creamy baked smoked salmon pasta in a baking dish — rich, comforting, and perfect for dinner.
