Grown Up Mac & Cheese With Bay Scallops Recipe

Name: Grown Up Mac & Cheese With Bay Scallops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb bay scallop; 1/4 cup butter; 3 tablespoons flour; 1 cup milk (or more as needed); 1 medium sweet onion, thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 cup of finely shredded cheese (I used a mixture of cheddar and muenster today because it's what I had in the house); 2 tablespoons goat cheese (to garnish); 2 cups of small penne pasta; salt and pepper, as needed

Servings: persons

1 lb bay scallop
1/4 cup butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 cup milk (or more as needed)
1 medium sweet onion, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 cup of finely shredded cheese (I used a mixture of cheddar and muenster today because it's what I had in the house)
2 tablespoons goat cheese (to garnish)
2 cups of small penne pasta
salt and pepper, as needed

1
Set pot of water to boil for the pasta & add pasta when water is at a rolling boil.
2
In a large pan over medium heat, heat onion and butter until onions are soft, sweet and lightly brown - add garlic at the end as it cooks much faster than onion.
3
Sprinkle the flour over the top of them and stir to make a roux. Add the milk a little at a time while stirring constantly. Don't panic if it's a little lumpy because you are making a cheese sauce anyway.
4
After thoroughly rinsing the bay scallops (they tend to be sandy) add them to the sauce in the pan and cook until the scallops are opaque. Add salt and pepper to taste.
5
Once the scallops are done, add the cheese and stir it up.
6
To plate, I garnished with goat cheese and fresh cracked pepper - very tasty addition.

779

kcal

Calories

Fat

103

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb bay scallop, 1/4 cup butter, 3 tablespoons flour, 1 cup milk (or more as needed), and more.

Yes, Grown Up Mac & Cheese With Bay Scallops falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Grown Up Mac & Cheese With Bay Scallops

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