Scallops Au Gratin - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. scallops
4 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1 1/2 c. soft breadcrumbs
1 small green pepper
1 medium onion
2 ribs celery
1/2 c. grated Cheddar cheese
1/2 tsp. salt
dash of pepper
1 c. light cream

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
Butter a 1-quart baking dish.
In a medium saucepan, cover scallops with cold water; bring to a boil and drain as soon as water boils.
Do not overcook.
Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter and mix with the breadcrumbs.
Set aside.
Cut green pepper, onion and celery into chunks and saute in the remaining butter about 5 minutes.
Layer scallops, vegetables and crumbs in the baking dish, making 2 layers of each, ending with crumbs.
Season each layer with salt and pepper.
Pour the cream over the top and bake 30 minutes.
Serves 4.