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Salmon Potato Pie recipe

Source: The Ottawa Citizen

1 tablespoon soft margarine
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup 1% milk
3 tablespoons chopped green onion
1 cup flaked, cooked or canned salmon, drained and rinsed
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/4 cup grated light old Cheddar-style cheese
Salt and freshly grated pepper, to taste

Topping
2 1/2 cups leftover mashed potatoes (made from
about 4 medium potatoes)
1 % milk, if necessary
1 egg white, beaten

Heat oven to 400 degrees F.

Melt the margarine over medium heat in a medium saucepan. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring, for about 1 minute. Gradually add milk and continue cooking, stirring constantly, until the sauce is smooth and thickened, 3-4 minutes Stir in green onions, salmon peas and cheese; mix gently. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon into 9-inch pie plate.

Check mashed potatoes for spreadability. If too firm, mix in milk a little at a time to lighten unmashed potatoes. Spoon over the salmon mixture and, using a fork, spread evenly to cover. brush with beaten egg white. Bake for 15 minutes or until heated through. Brown top under broiler for 2 min if necessary.

Serves 4.

Per serving nutritional information: Calories: 259; Protein:16g; Fat: 8g; Carbs: 31g; Fiber: 4g

5 WW points