I’m always looking for great recipes that make use of canned salmon because it’s an inexpensive way to incorporate more of that healthy wild-caught fish into our diets. I don’t really love canned salmon, to be honest, but along the way I’ve discovered some great ways to cook it that are truly delicious. Our whole family enjoys eating fish, which I love!
I stumbled across this recipe for grilled salmon and cheese when searching for more canned salmon inspiration. I changed it up a little bit and turned it into these hot and toasty open-faced sandwiches that are great for lunch or dinner, served with a green salad and/or some fresh fruit. Easy, quick, and healthy. (There’s a reason my blog used to be called Quick and Easy Cheap and Healthy!)
Toasty Salmon Melts
Ingredients
- 8 slices whole grain sourdough bread
- 1 14.5oz can salmon, drained
- 1 D’Anjou pear, grated or finely chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tsp. dried dill weed
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Set the slices of bread on a stone or cookie sheet.
- Remove the skin and bones from the salmon, if desired. Stir in remaining ingredients.
- Scoop a generous spoonful of the mixture onto each slice of bread, and spread it to the edges in an even layer.
- Bake at 400F for 5-10 minutes, or until bread is toasty and cheese is melty.
You could also eat this fresh and raw, without baking, but please don’t tell me if you do. Blech.
What’s your favorite way to prepare canned salmon?
