GROWN UP MAC & CHEESE WITH BAY SCALLOPS

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This is a yummy new recipe that I created today. I was thinking about making a pasta alfredo with some sauteed scallops, but things got out of control & my husband LOVED the results.

Provided by Bella Cucina

Categories     Cheese

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • Set pot of water to boil for the pasta & add pasta when water is at a rolling boil.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Once the scallops are done, add the cheese and stir it up.
  • To plate, I garnished with goat cheese and fresh cracked pepper - very tasty addition.

Md tanvir akon
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I found the recipe to be a bit too complicated.


Isaac Mutua
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This dish was a little too rich for my taste.


Ntando Alana
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I would make this dish again.


Hanifa Hani
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal.


Padam Tamang
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I made this dish for my boyfriend and he loved it.


Alex Maxim
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Donald Mwaura (DoN)
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The recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great.


julio aleman
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The bay scallops added a nice briny flavor to the dish.


Thee Sidekick
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion.


Omo Jesu
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I made this dish for a dinner party and everyone loved it.


Saleem Rajpot
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This grown-up mac and cheese with bay scallops was a hit with my family! The combination of flavors was perfect, and the scallops were cooked perfectly.