Baked Scallops With Cheddar Cheese And Applewood Smoked Bacon Recipes

SCALLOPS WRAPPED IN BACON

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Place the bacon strips on the parchment paper and bake until just beginning to get golden around the edges but still very pliable, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside until cool enough to handle.
• Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
• Season the scallops on all sides with the Essence and salt. Wrap each scallop in 1 piece of the bacon, securing it through the center with a bamboo skewer. Repeat with the remaining scallops.
• When the grill is hot, brush the grates lightly with oil, then place the scallops on the grill and cook, turning frequently, until just cooked through about 7 minutes total. Transfer to a platter and sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper to taste. Garnish each scallop with a dab of the butter and serve immediately.
• Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch
• Published by William Morrow, 1993.
• Combine all ingredients thoroughly.

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!

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.

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.