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82kcal

35m

Mini Salmon Loaves

Oct 2, 2026

Mini Salmon Loaves: a USDA child-care recipe for preschool menu planning. Original yield: 6 servings.

Preschool

3 g

Fat

3 g

Carbs

1 g

Sugar

197 mg

Sodium

1 g

Protein

82 kcal

Calories

Instructions

Total Time

35 min

STEP 01

Preheat oven to 350 °F.

STEP 02

Place salmon in a medium bowl.

STEP 03

Break apart chunks of salmon using a fork.

STEP 04

Add egg, milk, onion, dill weed, lemon pepper, and bread crumbs. Mix well.

STEP 05

Divide salmon mixture into 6 even portions (about 1¾ oz each).

STEP 06

Shape each portion into a miniature loaf, about 1” x 2” x ½”, and place on a baking sheet.

STEP 07

Bake for 15 minutes. Heat to 155 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.

STEP 08

Serve one loaf (about 1½ oz cooked).Critical Control Point: Hold at 140 °F or higher.

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Ingredient (6 servings)

Ingredients (original recipe yield)

Alaska salmon, skinless, boneless, canned, drained, flaked

1 cup

Egg, large, slightly beaten

1 -

Milk, fat-free (skim)

1 tablespoon

Onion, dried, minced

1 teaspoon

Dill weed, dried

½ teaspoon

Lemon pepper seasoning

½ teaspoon

Whole-wheat bread crumbs

3 tablespoons (about ¾ slice of bread)

Allergy Notice

Potential allergens to check: Milk, Egg, Wheat, Fish, Gluten-containing cereals. Ingredient-based screening, not a certified allergen analysis. Check every packaged ingredient, substitution and cross-contact risk against the child's allergy plan.