Scallop and Bacon Mac N' Cheese Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Pork Recipes. (Scallop and Bacon Mac N' Cheese Recipe). This is something I threw together and it turned out fantastic! The flavor of the bacon, along with the scallops, mixes so well with mac and cheese. A perfect combo! Add vegetables for a healthier kick. I like throwing in some steamed broccoli or cauliflower.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 50 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 10

Yield: 10 servings

Scallop and Bacon Mac N' Cheese Recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

or as needed

1 pound bay scallops

1 (1 pound) package bacon

1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta

2 (10.75 ounce) canscondensed Cheddar cheese soup

2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

1 ¼ cups milk

1 teaspoon garlic salt

⅔ cup bread crumbs

½ cup butter

melted

salt and ground black pepper to taste

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Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; saute scallops until golden brown and cooked through 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove skillet from heat.

Step 3

Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat turning occasionally until evenly browned about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels; roughly crumble.

Step 4

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite about 11 minutes. Drain.

Step 5

Mix Cheddar cheese soup Cheddar cheese milk and garlic salt together in a bowl. Add scallops bacon and pasta; mix well. Pour pasta mixture into a 2 1/2-quart baking dish.

Step 6

Stir bread crumbs and butter together in a bowl; sprinkle over pasta mixture.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling and topping is lightly browned 25 to 30 minutes; season with salt and pepper.

Nutritional Information

Scallop and Bacon Mac N' Cheese Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:10

Calories: 586

% Daily Value *

Protein: 31.1g 62%

Carbohydrates: 48.4g 16%

Dietary Fiber: 2.3g 9%

Sugars: 4.4g

Fat: 29.4g 45%

Saturated Fat: 14.9g 74%

Cholesterol: 94.5mg 32%

Vitamin A Iu: 1014.8IU 20%

Niacin Equivalents: 6mg 46%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 9%

Vitamin C: 0.1mg

Folate: 10.1mcg 3%

Calcium: 270.6mg 27%

Iron: 2.9mg 16%

Magnesium: 32.9mg 12%

Potassium: 412.8mg 12%

Sodium: 1380.9mg 55%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 17%

Calories From Fat: 264.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.