Baked Scallops With Cheddar Cheese And Applewood Smoked Bacon Recipes

BAKED SCALLOPS WITH CHEDDAR CHEESE AND APPLEWOOD SMOKED BACON

Steps:

• Take 2 small casserole dishes and place scallops and butter in them, divide equally. Place in 450 degree oven for 8-10 min or until scallops have slightly blistered. Remove from oven and drain butter and any excess juices. Top with cooked bacon and cheese and place back in oven for 2 minutesor until cheese has melted.
• Enjoy!

BAKED SCALLOPS WITH BACON, SAUTEED APPLES, AND CIDER SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°.
• Saute bacon in a large skillet over med-low heat just until it renders its fat, about 4 minutes, do not brown.
• Transfer to a piece of paper towel and drain.
• Discard the bacon fat and wipe the skillet clean.
• Lightly butter a medium baking dish and arrange the scallops in a single layer, leaving space between them; then place the bacon on top of the scallops.
• Bake 10-12 minutes just until the bacon browns and the scallops are cooked.
• Meanwhile, beat the butter in the skillet until melted.
• Add the apple wedges and sprinkle with a pinch of sugar.
• Saute over medium heat, stirring and turning until the apples are golden, about 5 minutes.
• When the scallops are cooked, remove from the oven and spoon off the juices; add the juices to the apples, along with the cider and lemon juice.
• Heat, stirring gently, over high heat until the juices boil and coat the apples, 3-4 minutes.
• Place the bacon-topped scallops on each of 4 dinner plates, dividing evenly.
• Arrange 4 apples slices in a fan design on each plate.
• Spoon the skillet juices over the scallops; season with salt and pepper and serve.

SCALLOPS ONE - TWO - THREE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Cut the bacon slices in half and wrap each half around a scallop. Use a toothpick to secure in place. Drizzle lemon juice over scallops. Place on a cookie sheet.
• Bake in a preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until bacon is cooked. Serve warm.

CHEESY BAKED SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• For topping:.
• In small saucepan melt butter.
• Add garlic, onions, parsley, salt, and pepper. Cook on low heat for 4 minutes. Add breadcrumbs. Mix well. Set aside.
• In large sauté pan heat olive oil. Add onions and garlic. Sauté 2 minutes.
• Place scallops in baking dish. Pour heavy cream and white wine on the scallops. Sprinkle with breadcrumb mixture.
• Top with Parmesan and Gruyere cheese. Bake 350 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes or until cheese is lightly brown.