salmon loaf supreme

This is a salmon loaf I have been making since the 1960's and everyone that has ever tried it, raves over it. It takes a little more time than some but it is worth it!! This is also great cold.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 (1 lb) can salmon
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 3  cups  soft breadcrumbs
• 1⁄4 cup butter or 1⁄4 cup margarine, melted
• 1⁄3 cup  salmon liquid
• 3  egg yolks, beaten
• 2  tablespoons  chopped onions
• 1  tablespoon lemon juice
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 3  egg whites, stiffly beaten

Directions

1. Drain salmon, reserving liquid.
2. Flake salmon.
3. Scald the milk, add breadcrumbs and butter and let stand 5 minutes.
4. Add salmon liquid and beat until smooth.
5. Add egg yolks,onion,lemon juice,pepper,and salmon;mix thoroughly.
6. Fold in egg whites.
7. Pour in a well greased 1 1/2 quart loaf pan.
8. Bake in 350 degree oven 50 to 60 minutes or until firm in the center,remove from oven and let stand for 5 minutes.
9. Loosen from side of pan with a spatula and invert onto plate.
10. I usually make creamed peas to go with this or sometimes I use a can of celery soup diluted with half a can of milk, both ways are great.
11. This has been a favorite of mine for years, it is a little fussy but trust me, it is worth it.