Cheesy Southern Salmon Patties Recipe Is Ready In 10 Minutes Seafood Dinner Budget-friendly

You can always find a can of salmon in my pantry. When my kids were little, salmon patties were an easy dinner for those busy school nights. And even as empty nesters, salmon patties are still a go-to recipe for me.

Here's a different twist on the traditional salmon patties. The salmon patties are made with a large can of drained and flaked salmon, an egg, buttermilk, self-rising flour and shredded cheddar cheese. The ingredients are simply mixed together, shaped into patties and pan-fried until crispy and golden on both sides.

These cheesy southern salmon patties will make even the pickiest eater happy. Serve these salmon patties with your favorite side dishes.

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Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 ounces) salmon, drained and flaked
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup buttermilk (see Recipe Notes)
• 1/3 cup self-rising flour
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• vegetable oil, for frying

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Recipe Notes

• This cheesy salmon patties recipes can stick very easily because of the cheese, so be sure to use a nonstick pan and keep an eye on them.

• You can switch up the cheese you use for this easy recipe. Try mozzarella, muenster, gouda, white cheddar, Gruyere or even Swiss cheese instead of cheddar cheese.

• Don't have buttermilk? Here's how to make homemade buttermilk in five minutes with two ingredients.

Here's how to make it:

1. Mix all ingredients together well. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Shape into patties.
2. Heat a little oil in a nonstick pan and cook until browned on both sides, about 4 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving

Calories: 192

Total Fat: 11.1g

Saturated Fat: 6.7g

Cholesterol: 75mg

Sodium: 260mg

Total Carbohydrate: 9.1g

Dietary Fiber: 0.3g

Total Sugars: 1g

Protein: 13g

Vitamin D: 7mcg

Calcium: 229mg

Iron: 1mg

Potassium: 77mg

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