How do I bake a delightful scallop casserole?

Create a comforting and cheesy scallop casserole that will warm your soul. Dive into a delectable dish that oozes with flavor!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I bake a delightful Scallop Casserole. Items include: butter all-purpose flour milk salt pepper pinch of nutmeg olive oil onion garlic cloves scallops shredded Gruyere cheese

butter 2 tablespoons
all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons
milk 1 cup
salt to taste
pepper to taste
pinch of nutmeg just a pinch
olive oil 2 tablespoons
onion 1 finely chopped
garlic cloves 2 minced
scallops 1 pound
shredded Gruyere cheese 2 cups

Take note
Caution: consuming this scallop casserole may cause extreme happiness and cravings for more!

1

Prep the Creamy Sauce

In a saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Stir in 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute, until lightly golden. Slowly whisk in 1 cup of milk and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until thickened. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg.

2

Build the Flavor

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add 1 finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent. Stir in 2 cloves of minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute. Add 1 pound of scallops and cook until they are opaque, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

3

Combine, Layer, and Bake

In a greased casserole dish, spread a thin layer of the creamy sauce on the bottom. Arrange half of the cooked scallops on top. Sprinkle with 1 cup of shredded Gruyere cheese. Repeat the layers with the remaining sauce, scallops, and another 1 cup of cheese. Top it off with a final layer of sauce and cheese. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until bubbly and golden.