Valentina Ablaev
An easy Cheesy Ranch Baked Salmon Recipe. Flakey salmon fillet topped with a creamy parmesan Ranch spread and loaded with cheese. You’re going to love this recipe that’s ready in under 30 minutes.
For other recipes that require little prep time, try our Salmon with Avocado or a family favorite, the Baked Salmon with Shrimp.
Baked salmon is one of the best methods of cooking, simply because of how mess-free the cooking process is. However, this is no ordinary baked salmon! The salmon fillet is topped with a parmesan ranch mix that infuses the fish with a delicious flavor. Top with extra shredded cheese for an incredible cheese pull. You won’t regret it!
Serve the salmon with a side of mashed potatoes with the company of easy roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Why You’ll Love This Salmon Recipe
- Perfect for a crowd. This recipe is the perfect dish for a dinner party.
- Easy cooking. The entire cooking process takes less than 30 minutes.
- Incredible flavor. This flavor combination is not like any other!
Ingredients for Cheesy Ranch Salmon
- Salmon – a full fillet is perfect for this recipe, but you can also use smaller sliced fillets.
- Ranch mix – the seasoning mix gives this topping the perfect flavor. It also contains plenty of salt, so no extra is needed.
- Mayo – makes the mixture delightfully creamy.
- Parmesan cheese – parm is delightfully salty and cheesy.
- Garlic – adds a great flavor to this fish.
- Mozzarella cheese – the key to the perfect cheesy topping.
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and quantities.
How to Make Cheesy Salmon in the Oven
- In a small bowl, combine ranch mix, mayo, cheese, milk, garlic, and parmesan.
- Place the salmon on a parchment paper-lined baked sheet.
- Top the salmon with the creamy mixture. Finish with a generous amount of shredded cheese.
- Bake the salmon at 425°F for 14-16 minutes, depending on how thick the salmon is. Broil on high for 1-2 minutes or until the cheese is golden.
Recipe FAQs
You can use an instant-read meat thermometer to check that the salmon is fully cooked.
In this recipe we don’t use foil, it helps the salmon get a crisp exterior, rather than steaming it.
You can use ranch dressing instead of the seasoning mix. Simply cut half of the mayo and replace it with ranch dressing.
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Cheesy Ranch Baked Salmon Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 pounds salmon fillet
- 2 Tbsp Ranch dressing mix
- 2/3 cup Hellman’s mayonnaise
- 3 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese
- 1 ½ Tbsp milk
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ⅛ tsp ground pepper
- 2/3 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine Ranch dressing mix, mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, milk, garlic and pepper.
- Place salmon onto a baking sheet, spread ranch mayo mixture over the salmon. Top with shredded cheese, add more cheese if desired.
- Bake 14-16 minutes, depending on the thickness of salmon. Broil 1-2 minutes, until cheese turns golden in color.
