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Adjust an oven rack 6 inches from the broiler element and heat the broiler.
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Line a broiler-pan bottom with foil and cover with the slotted broiler-pan top.
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Slice each piece of bacon in half (you should have a total of 24 bacon pieces).
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Spread the bacon pieces out over four layers of paper towels on a microwave-safe plate.
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Cover with two more layers of paper towels.
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Microwave on high until the bacon fat begins to melt but the bacon is still pliable, about 1 1/2 minutes.
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Meanwhile, toss the salt, pepper, and Essence together in a small bowl, then sprinkle over the scallops.
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Wrap a piece of microwaved bacon around the middle of each scallop and Skewer the scallops and bacon with toothpicks.
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Place on the broiler-pan top.
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Broil until the edges of the bacon are brown, spinning the broiler pan around halfway through cooking, about 3 1/2 minutes.
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For sauce, in medium skillet heat oil, butter, and bacon drippings to medium and saute onion for about 3 minutes until tender.
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Stir in flour.
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Heat while stirring for about 2 minutes to make roux.
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Pour in milk and heat until thickened, about 3-5 minutes.
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Reduce heat.
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Stir in brie and cook.
