SCALLOP AND BACON MAC N' CHEESE

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This is something I threw together and it turned out fantastic! The flavor of the bacon, along with the scallops, mixes so well with mac and cheese. A perfect combo! Add vegetables for a healthier kick. I like throwing in some steamed broccoli or cauliflower.

Provided by Jason Ponticelli

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 1h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
1 pound bay scallops
1 (1 pound) package bacon
1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed Cheddar cheese soup
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 ¼ cups milk
1 teaspoon garlic salt
⅔ cup bread crumbs
½ cup butter, melted
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; saute scallops until golden brown and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove skillet from heat.
  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels; roughly crumble.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
  • Mix Cheddar cheese soup, Cheddar cheese, milk, and garlic salt together in a bowl. Add scallops, bacon, and pasta; mix well. Pour pasta mixture into a 2 1/2-quart baking dish.
  • Stir bread crumbs and butter together in a bowl; sprinkle over pasta mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling and topping is lightly browned, 25 to 30 minutes; season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 586 calories, Carbohydrate 48.4 g, Cholesterol 94.5 mg, Fat 29.4 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 31.1 g, SaturatedFat 14.9 g, Sodium 1380.9 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

opoku charles
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I can't wait to see how this recipe turns out.


Fatima Amallah
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This recipe looks delicious!


Hazel Shaw
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I'm definitely going to try this recipe.


Janna Waleed
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This recipe is a keeper.


George Ingle David
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I can't wait to make this dish again!


Md Raihan Khan
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion.


Manar Saleh shalash
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves mac n' cheese.


Nawaz Rajpoot
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This was my first time cooking scallops and they turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and everything came out perfectly.


Aminah Sohan
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I'm not a huge fan of scallops, but I loved this dish. The bacon and cheese really helped to balance out the flavor of the scallops.


Ramchandra Dahal
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and impressive dish.


Subhani Shah
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This is the best mac n' cheese recipe I've ever tried! The combination of scallops and bacon is genius.


Mutaz omer
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Mandy Judith
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This scallop and bacon mac n' cheese was a hit with my family! It was creamy, cheesy, and full of flavor. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the bacon added a nice salty crunch.