SCALLOP MAC & CHEESE
A nice way to dress up this favorite feel-good food is to add scallops. They transform mac and cheese into a sophisticated dish.-Laurie Lufkin, Essex, Massachusetts
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, melt 4 tablespoons butter. Add bread crumbs; cook and stir until lightly toasted., In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add scallops; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until firm and opaque. Remove and keep warm. Melt remaining butter in the pan; add mushrooms and onion. Cook and stir until tender. Stir in the flour, thyme, salt and pepper until blended., Gradually add the milk, wine and sherry. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cheeses until melted. Drain pasta; stir pasta and scallops into sauce., Divide among five 10-oz. ramekins or custard cups. Sprinkle with bread crumbs. Place ramekins on a baking sheet. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until heated through. Spoon onto plates if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 704 calories, Fat 37g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 132mg cholesterol, Sodium 696mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 38g protein.
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Sk Shanto
s_shanto@aol.comThis recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Fizzy Fiza
fizzyfiza22@yahoo.comThis recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood and cheese.
Santino Kaplan
s.k3@yahoo.comI made a few substitutions to the recipe and it turned out great. I used shrimp instead of scallops and added some chopped broccoli. It was a hit with my family.
Pori Moni
m79@hotmail.frI followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. It was delicious and everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again.
John Duffy
duffy.john0@gmail.comThis recipe was too complicated and the results were not worth the effort. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Nazleen Willemse
n_willemse93@aol.comThis was the worst mac and cheese I've ever had. The scallops were rubbery and the cheese sauce was watery. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Attila Buzasi
b_attila@hotmail.comThe scallops were tough and the cheese sauce was grainy. I would not recommend this recipe.
Kamrul2 islam
i53@yahoo.comThis recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I would recommend adding more herbs and spices next time.
Seth Speight
sseth18@hotmail.comThe scallops were a bit overcooked, but the cheese sauce was delicious. I would recommend cooking the scallops for a shorter amount of time next time.
Ernest richie Richie
e-richie@hotmail.comThis dish was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using a lighter cheese sauce next time.
choudhary sami
sami_c@yahoo.comI'm not a huge fan of scallops, but I really enjoyed this dish. The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the scallops were cooked perfectly.
AP_Addy
ap_addy@aol.comThis recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I especially loved the crispy breadcrumb topping.
Bella Maria
b.maria@aol.comI love seafood and cheese, so this dish was right up my alley. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Johnny David
davidjohnny85@yahoo.comThis dish was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.
shahid Afridi
shahid18@gmail.comI made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the scallops and the cheese sauce. I will definitely be making this again.
Gambel Oaks
og@gmail.comThis recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again soon.
Theresa Fullard
theresa-f81@aol.comI've made this dish several times and it always turns out great. The scallops are always tender and juicy, and the cheese sauce is rich and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
Rashed Khan Robi
robi-r10@hotmail.comThis was a hit with my family! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.