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Salmon Crunch Pie

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This Salmon Crunch Pie offers a delightful contrast between a smooth, savory custard filling and a textured, crunchy topping. The filling combines flaked salmon with Swiss cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise for a luxurious mouthfeel, while the crust delivers a savory crunch from chopped walnuts and sharp cheddar. It’s an elegant yet comforting dish that feels special enough for dinner parties but is simple enough for a weekend family meal. Serve it warm to enjoy the best texture contrast between the soft filling and the crisp topping.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4
Calories: 1030.8
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
This Salmon Crunch Pie offers a delightful contrast between a smooth, savory custard filling and a textured, crunchy topping. The filling combines flaked salmon with Swiss cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise for a luxurious mouthfeel, while the crust delivers a savory crunch from chopped walnuts and sharp cheddar. It’s an elegant yet comforting dish that feels special enough for dinner parties but is simple enough for a weekend family meal. Serve it warm to enjoy the best texture contrast between the soft filling and the crisp topping.
Ingredients
  • Flour
  • Salt
  • Shortening
  • Cheese; cheddar, grated
  • Walnuts; finely chopped
  • Eggs
  • Swiss cheese, grated
  • Sour cream
  • Onion, finely chopped
  • Mayonnaise
  • Salt
  • Salmon, drained and flaked (approx. 7.5 oz)
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. 2
    In a large bowl, combine flour and salt.
  3. 3
    Cut in shortening using a pastry cutter or two forks until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. 4
    Stir in grated cheddar cheese and chopped walnuts.
  5. 5
    Set aside 1/4 cup of the crust mixture for the topping.
  6. 6
    Press the remaining crust mixture firmly onto the bottom and sides of a greased 9-inch pie plate.
  7. 7
    Refrigerate the crust while preparing the filling.
  8. 8
    In a mixing bowl, beat eggs lightly.
  9. 9
    Blend in grated Swiss cheese, sour cream, chopped onion, mayonnaise, and salt.
  10. 10
    Gently fold in flaked salmon.
  11. 11
    Pour the salmon mixture into the prepared pie crust.
  12. 12
    Sprinkle the reserved crust mixture evenly over the top.
  13. 13
    Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
  14. 14
    Let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4 cups

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1030.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 70.2g108%
Saturated Fat 24.8g124%
Cholesterol 58.2mg20%
Sodium 2812.5mg118%
Total Carbohydrate 73.3g25%
Dietary Fiber 4.4g18%
Sugars 1.4g
Protein 28.6g58%

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

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