Grammy's Scalloped Scallops

Scallops baked in a creamy white sauce, also known as "scalloped scallops," are made from a recipe passed down through the generations in Maine.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 451 Calories

Ingredients

• ¾ cup milk
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup half-and-half
• ½ cup bread crumbs
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 5 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1 pound sea scallops

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Butter an 8-inch square baking dish.

Step 2

Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir scallops in melted butter until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir flour into scallop mixture until dissolved, 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 3

Gradually pour half-and-half and milk into scallop mixture, while stirring constantly until milk mixture is thickened, 5 to 10 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Pour scallop mixture into the prepared baking dish.

Step 4

Place remaining 2 tablespoons butter in microwave-safe bowl and heat in microwave until melted, 15 to 20 seconds. Stir bread crumbs into melted butter until coated; sprinkle over scallop mixture.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until bread crumbs are browned, about 10 minutes.