Mini Salmon Loaves USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers

Try these salmon loaves on a bun, over a bed of lettuce, with eggs or a side of hash browns, with a dipping sauce on the side, or just by themselves! This dish is inspired by a traditional Alaskan recipe.
CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION
1 loaf (about 1¹⁄2 oz) provides 1¹⁄2 oz equivalent meat and ¹⁄4 oz equivalent grains.
SOURCE
Team Nutrition CACFP Multicultural Recipe Project.
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Prep Time 35 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 50 mins

Ingredients
 

25 Servings

    Weight

    • 1 lb 15¼ oz Alaska salmon, skinless, boneless, canned, drained, flaked
    • - - Egg, large, slightly beaten
    • - - Milk, fat-free (skim)
    • - - Onion, dried, minced
    • - - Dill weed, dried
    • - - Lemon pepper seasoning
    • 3⅛ oz Whole-wheat bread crumbs

    Measure

    • 3¾ cups 2½ Tbsp Alaska salmon, skinless, boneless, canned, drained, flaked
    • 4 each Egg, large, slightly beaten
    • ¼ cup Milk, fat-free (skim)
    • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Onion, dried, minced
    • 2 tsp Dill weed, dried
    • 2 tsp Lemon pepper seasoning
    • ¾ cup Whole-wheat bread crumbs (about 3 slices of bread)

    50 Servings

      Weight

      • 3 lb 14½ oz Alaska salmon, skinless, boneless, canned, drained, flaked
      • - - Egg, large, slightly beaten
      • - - Milk, fat-free (skim)
      • - - Onion, dried, minced
      • - - Dill weed, dried
      • - - Lemon pepper seasoning
      • oz Whole-wheat bread crumbs

      Measure

      • 7¾ cups 1 Tbsp Alaska salmon, skinless, boneless, canned, drained, flaked
      • 8 each Egg, large, slightly, beaten
      • ½ cup Milk, fat-free (skim)
      • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Onion, dried, minced
      • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Dill weed, dried
      • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Lemon pepper seasoning
      • cups Whole-wheat bread crumbs (about 6 slices of bread)

      Quantity
       

      25 Servings

        Weight

        • 1 lb 15¼ oz Alaska salmon, skinless, boneless, canned, drained, flaked
        • - - Egg, large, slightly beaten
        • - - Milk, fat-free (skim)
        • - - Onion, dried, minced
        • - - Dill weed, dried
        • - - Lemon pepper seasoning
        • 3⅛ oz Whole-wheat bread crumbs

        Measure

        • 3¾ cups 2½ Tbsp Alaska salmon, skinless, boneless, canned, drained, flaked
        • 4 each Egg, large, slightly beaten
        • ¼ cup Milk, fat-free (skim)
        • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Onion, dried, minced
        • 2 tsp Dill weed, dried
        • 2 tsp Lemon pepper seasoning
        • ¾ cup Whole-wheat bread crumbs (about 3 slices of bread)

        50 Servings

          Weight

          • 3 lb 14½ oz Alaska salmon, skinless, boneless, canned, drained, flaked
          • - - Egg, large, slightly beaten
          • - - Milk, fat-free (skim)
          • - - Onion, dried, minced
          • - - Dill weed, dried
          • - - Lemon pepper seasoning
          • oz Whole-wheat bread crumbs

          Measure

          • 7¾ cups 1 Tbsp Alaska salmon, skinless, boneless, canned, drained, flaked
          • 8 each Egg, large, slightly, beaten
          • ½ cup Milk, fat-free (skim)
          • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Onion, dried, minced
          • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Dill weed, dried
          • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Lemon pepper seasoning
          • cups Whole-wheat bread crumbs (about 6 slices of bread)

          Ingredients
           

          25 Servings

            Weight

            • 1 lb 15¼ oz Alaska salmon, skinless, boneless, canned, drained, flaked
            • - - Egg, large, slightly beaten
            • - - Milk, fat-free (skim)
            • - - Onion, dried, minced
            • - - Dill weed, dried
            • - - Lemon pepper seasoning
            • 3⅛ oz Whole-wheat bread crumbs

            Measure

            • 3¾ cups 2½ Tbsp Alaska salmon, skinless, boneless, canned, drained, flaked
            • 4 each Egg, large, slightly beaten
            • ¼ cup Milk, fat-free (skim)
            • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Onion, dried, minced
            • 2 tsp Dill weed, dried
            • 2 tsp Lemon pepper seasoning
            • ¾ cup Whole-wheat bread crumbs (about 3 slices of bread)

            50 Servings

              Weight

              • 3 lb 14½ oz Alaska salmon, skinless, boneless, canned, drained, flaked
              • - - Egg, large, slightly beaten
              • - - Milk, fat-free (skim)
              • - - Onion, dried, minced
              • - - Dill weed, dried
              • - - Lemon pepper seasoning
              • oz Whole-wheat bread crumbs

              Measure

              • 7¾ cups 1 Tbsp Alaska salmon, skinless, boneless, canned, drained, flaked
              • 8 each Egg, large, slightly, beaten
              • ½ cup Milk, fat-free (skim)
              • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Onion, dried, minced
              • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Dill weed, dried
              • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Lemon pepper seasoning
              • cups Whole-wheat bread crumbs (about 6 slices of bread)

              Quantity
               

              25 Servings

                Weight

                • 1 lb 15¼ oz Alaska salmon, skinless, boneless, canned, drained, flaked
                • - - Egg, large, slightly beaten
                • - - Milk, fat-free (skim)
                • - - Onion, dried, minced
                • - - Dill weed, dried
                • - - Lemon pepper seasoning
                • 3⅛ oz Whole-wheat bread crumbs

                Measure

                • 3¾ cups 2½ Tbsp Alaska salmon, skinless, boneless, canned, drained, flaked
                • 4 each Egg, large, slightly beaten
                • ¼ cup Milk, fat-free (skim)
                • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Onion, dried, minced
                • 2 tsp Dill weed, dried
                • 2 tsp Lemon pepper seasoning
                • ¾ cup Whole-wheat bread crumbs (about 3 slices of bread)

                50 Servings

                  Weight

                  • 3 lb 14½ oz Alaska salmon, skinless, boneless, canned, drained, flaked
                  • - - Egg, large, slightly beaten
                  • - - Milk, fat-free (skim)
                  • - - Onion, dried, minced
                  • - - Dill weed, dried
                  • - - Lemon pepper seasoning
                  • oz Whole-wheat bread crumbs

                  Measure

                  • 7¾ cups 1 Tbsp Alaska salmon, skinless, boneless, canned, drained, flaked
                  • 8 each Egg, large, slightly, beaten
                  • ½ cup Milk, fat-free (skim)
                  • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Onion, dried, minced
                  • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Dill weed, dried
                  • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Lemon pepper seasoning
                  • cups Whole-wheat bread crumbs (about 6 slices of bread)
                  *See Marketing Guide

                  Ingredients
                   

                  25 Servings

                    Weight

                    • 1 lb 15¼ oz Alaska salmon, skinless, boneless, canned, drained, flaked
                    • - - Egg, large, slightly beaten
                    • - - Milk, fat-free (skim)
                    • - - Onion, dried, minced
                    • - - Dill weed, dried
                    • - - Lemon pepper seasoning
                    • 3⅛ oz Whole-wheat bread crumbs

                    Measure

                    • 3¾ cups 2½ Tbsp Alaska salmon, skinless, boneless, canned, drained, flaked
                    • 4 each Egg, large, slightly beaten
                    • ¼ cup Milk, fat-free (skim)
                    • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Onion, dried, minced
                    • 2 tsp Dill weed, dried
                    • 2 tsp Lemon pepper seasoning
                    • ¾ cup Whole-wheat bread crumbs (about 3 slices of bread)

                    50 Servings

                      Weight

                      • 3 lb 14½ oz Alaska salmon, skinless, boneless, canned, drained, flaked
                      • - - Egg, large, slightly beaten
                      • - - Milk, fat-free (skim)
                      • - - Onion, dried, minced
                      • - - Dill weed, dried
                      • - - Lemon pepper seasoning
                      • oz Whole-wheat bread crumbs

                      Measure

                      • 7¾ cups 1 Tbsp Alaska salmon, skinless, boneless, canned, drained, flaked
                      • 8 each Egg, large, slightly, beaten
                      • ½ cup Milk, fat-free (skim)
                      • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Onion, dried, minced
                      • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Dill weed, dried
                      • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Lemon pepper seasoning
                      • cups Whole-wheat bread crumbs (about 6 slices of bread)

                      Quantity
                       

                      25 Servings

                        Weight

                        • 1 lb 15¼ oz Alaska salmon, skinless, boneless, canned, drained, flaked
                        • - - Egg, large, slightly beaten
                        • - - Milk, fat-free (skim)
                        • - - Onion, dried, minced
                        • - - Dill weed, dried
                        • - - Lemon pepper seasoning
                        • 3⅛ oz Whole-wheat bread crumbs

                        Measure

                        • 3¾ cups 2½ Tbsp Alaska salmon, skinless, boneless, canned, drained, flaked
                        • 4 each Egg, large, slightly beaten
                        • ¼ cup Milk, fat-free (skim)
                        • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Onion, dried, minced
                        • 2 tsp Dill weed, dried
                        • 2 tsp Lemon pepper seasoning
                        • ¾ cup Whole-wheat bread crumbs (about 3 slices of bread)

                        50 Servings

                          Weight

                          • 3 lb 14½ oz Alaska salmon, skinless, boneless, canned, drained, flaked
                          • - - Egg, large, slightly beaten
                          • - - Milk, fat-free (skim)
                          • - - Onion, dried, minced
                          • - - Dill weed, dried
                          • - - Lemon pepper seasoning
                          • oz Whole-wheat bread crumbs

                          Measure

                          • 7¾ cups 1 Tbsp Alaska salmon, skinless, boneless, canned, drained, flaked
                          • 8 each Egg, large, slightly, beaten
                          • ½ cup Milk, fat-free (skim)
                          • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Onion, dried, minced
                          • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Dill weed, dried
                          • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Lemon pepper seasoning
                          • cups Whole-wheat bread crumbs (about 6 slices of bread)
                          *See Marketing Guide

                          Ingredients
                           

                          25 Servings

                            Weight

                            • 1 lb 15¼ oz Alaska salmon, skinless, boneless, canned, drained, flaked
                            • - - Egg, large, slightly beaten
                            • - - Milk, fat-free (skim)
                            • - - Onion, dried, minced
                            • - - Dill weed, dried
                            • - - Lemon pepper seasoning
                            • 3⅛ oz Whole-wheat bread crumbs

                            Measure

                            • 3¾ cups 2½ Tbsp Alaska salmon, skinless, boneless, canned, drained, flaked
                            • 4 each Egg, large, slightly beaten
                            • ¼ cup Milk, fat-free (skim)
                            • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Onion, dried, minced
                            • 2 tsp Dill weed, dried
                            • 2 tsp Lemon pepper seasoning
                            • ¾ cup Whole-wheat bread crumbs (about 3 slices of bread)

                            50 Servings

                              Weight

                              • 3 lb 14½ oz Alaska salmon, skinless, boneless, canned, drained, flaked
                              • - - Egg, large, slightly beaten
                              • - - Milk, fat-free (skim)
                              • - - Onion, dried, minced
                              • - - Dill weed, dried
                              • - - Lemon pepper seasoning
                              • oz Whole-wheat bread crumbs

                              Measure

                              • 7¾ cups 1 Tbsp Alaska salmon, skinless, boneless, canned, drained, flaked
                              • 8 each Egg, large, slightly, beaten
                              • ½ cup Milk, fat-free (skim)
                              • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Onion, dried, minced
                              • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Dill weed, dried
                              • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Lemon pepper seasoning
                              • cups Whole-wheat bread crumbs (about 6 slices of bread)

                              Quantity
                               

                              25 Servings

                                Weight

                                • 1 lb 15¼ oz Alaska salmon, skinless, boneless, canned, drained, flaked
                                • - - Egg, large, slightly beaten
                                • - - Milk, fat-free (skim)
                                • - - Onion, dried, minced
                                • - - Dill weed, dried
                                • - - Lemon pepper seasoning
                                • 3⅛ oz Whole-wheat bread crumbs

                                Measure

                                • 3¾ cups 2½ Tbsp Alaska salmon, skinless, boneless, canned, drained, flaked
                                • 4 each Egg, large, slightly beaten
                                • ¼ cup Milk, fat-free (skim)
                                • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Onion, dried, minced
                                • 2 tsp Dill weed, dried
                                • 2 tsp Lemon pepper seasoning
                                • ¾ cup Whole-wheat bread crumbs (about 3 slices of bread)

                                50 Servings

                                  Weight

                                  • 3 lb 14½ oz Alaska salmon, skinless, boneless, canned, drained, flaked
                                  • - - Egg, large, slightly beaten
                                  • - - Milk, fat-free (skim)
                                  • - - Onion, dried, minced
                                  • - - Dill weed, dried
                                  • - - Lemon pepper seasoning
                                  • oz Whole-wheat bread crumbs

                                  Measure

                                  • 7¾ cups 1 Tbsp Alaska salmon, skinless, boneless, canned, drained, flaked
                                  • 8 each Egg, large, slightly, beaten
                                  • ½ cup Milk, fat-free (skim)
                                  • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Onion, dried, minced
                                  • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Dill weed, dried
                                  • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Lemon pepper seasoning
                                  • cups Whole-wheat bread crumbs (about 6 slices of bread)
                                  *See Marketing Guide

                                  Ingredients
                                   

                                  25 Servings

                                    Weight

                                    • 1 lb 15¼ oz Alaska salmon, skinless, boneless, canned, drained, flaked
                                    • - - Egg, large, slightly beaten
                                    • - - Milk, fat-free (skim)
                                    • - - Onion, dried, minced
                                    • - - Dill weed, dried
                                    • - - Lemon pepper seasoning
                                    • 3⅛ oz Whole-wheat bread crumbs

                                    Measure

                                    • 3¾ cups 2½ Tbsp Alaska salmon, skinless, boneless, canned, drained, flaked
                                    • 4 each Egg, large, slightly beaten
                                    • ¼ cup Milk, fat-free (skim)
                                    • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Onion, dried, minced
                                    • 2 tsp Dill weed, dried
                                    • 2 tsp Lemon pepper seasoning
                                    • ¾ cup Whole-wheat bread crumbs (about 3 slices of bread)

                                    50 Servings

                                      Weight

                                      • 3 lb 14½ oz Alaska salmon, skinless, boneless, canned, drained, flaked
                                      • - - Egg, large, slightly beaten
                                      • - - Milk, fat-free (skim)
                                      • - - Onion, dried, minced
                                      • - - Dill weed, dried
                                      • - - Lemon pepper seasoning
                                      • oz Whole-wheat bread crumbs

                                      Measure

                                      • 7¾ cups 1 Tbsp Alaska salmon, skinless, boneless, canned, drained, flaked
                                      • 8 each Egg, large, slightly, beaten
                                      • ½ cup Milk, fat-free (skim)
                                      • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Onion, dried, minced
                                      • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Dill weed, dried
                                      • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Lemon pepper seasoning
                                      • cups Whole-wheat bread crumbs (about 6 slices of bread)

                                      Quantity
                                       

                                      25 Servings

                                        Weight

                                        • 1 lb 15¼ oz Alaska salmon, skinless, boneless, canned, drained, flaked
                                        • - - Egg, large, slightly beaten
                                        • - - Milk, fat-free (skim)
                                        • - - Onion, dried, minced
                                        • - - Dill weed, dried
                                        • - - Lemon pepper seasoning
                                        • 3⅛ oz Whole-wheat bread crumbs

                                        Measure

                                        • 3¾ cups 2½ Tbsp Alaska salmon, skinless, boneless, canned, drained, flaked
                                        • 4 each Egg, large, slightly beaten
                                        • ¼ cup Milk, fat-free (skim)
                                        • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Onion, dried, minced
                                        • 2 tsp Dill weed, dried
                                        • 2 tsp Lemon pepper seasoning
                                        • ¾ cup Whole-wheat bread crumbs (about 3 slices of bread)

                                        50 Servings

                                          Weight

                                          • 3 lb 14½ oz Alaska salmon, skinless, boneless, canned, drained, flaked
                                          • - - Egg, large, slightly beaten
                                          • - - Milk, fat-free (skim)
                                          • - - Onion, dried, minced
                                          • - - Dill weed, dried
                                          • - - Lemon pepper seasoning
                                          • oz Whole-wheat bread crumbs

                                          Measure

                                          • 7¾ cups 1 Tbsp Alaska salmon, skinless, boneless, canned, drained, flaked
                                          • 8 each Egg, large, slightly, beaten
                                          • ½ cup Milk, fat-free (skim)
                                          • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Onion, dried, minced
                                          • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Dill weed, dried
                                          • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Lemon pepper seasoning
                                          • cups Whole-wheat bread crumbs (about 6 slices of bread)
                                          *See Marketing Guide

                                          Instructions
                                           

                                          • Preheat oven to 350 °F.
                                          • Place salmon in a large bowl.
                                          • Break apart chunks of salmon using a fork.
                                          • Add egg, milk, onion, dill weed, lemon pepper, and bread crumbs. Mix well.
                                          • Divide salmon mixture into 25 or 50 portions (about 1³⁄4 oz each), use a #24 scoop.
                                          • Shape each portion into a mini-loaf, about 1" x 2" x ¹⁄2′′ and place on a baking sheet.
                                          • Bake for 15 minutes.
                                            Critical Control Point: Heat to 155 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.
                                          • Serve one loaf (about 1¹⁄2 oz cooked).
                                            Critical Control Point: Hold at 140 °F or higher.

                                          Nutrition INFORMATION

                                          Nutrition Facts
                                          Mini Salmon Loaves USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers
                                          Amount Per Serving 0 One loaf (about 1¹⁄2 oz cooked)
                                          Calories 82 Calories from Fat 27
                                          % Daily Value*
                                          Total Fat 3g5%
                                          Saturated Fat 1g6%
                                          Cholesterol 51mg17%
                                          Sodium 197mg9%
                                          Total Carbohydrates 3g1%
                                          Dietary Fiber 0g0%
                                          Total Sugars 1g1%
                                          Protein 11g22%
                                          Calcium 27mg3%
                                          Iron 0mg0%
                                          *
                                          *Marketing Guide

                                          Notes

                                          Optional
                                          Serve with a lemon mayonnaise.
                                          Yield / Volume
                                          25 Servings:

                                          2 lb 5½ oz

                                          25 loaves

                                          50 Servings:

                                          4 lb 11 oz

                                          50 loaves