Scallops in Wine Cheese Sauce

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Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs. sea scallops
• 1/2 C dry white wine
• 1/2 t salt
• dash of cayenne & nutmeg
• 1 minced small onion
• 3 T butter
• 3 T flour
• 1/2 C heavy cream
• 1 1/2 C grated sharp cheddat cheese
• 1/2 C buttered bread crumbs

Preparation

Step 1

400* 10 min
Combine scallops, wine, salt, cayenne, nutmeg & onions in sauce pan. Bring to boil, cover & simmer 5 min. Drain, reserving 1 C of stock.
Melt butter in saucepan; blend in flour. Add reserved stock & heavey cream. Cook, stirring constantly, til thickened. Stir in cheese & scallops. Place in casserole dish; top with buttered bread crumbs.

bake 10 min.