Scallop Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. scallops
1/2 c. sherry
1/2 tsp. salt
dash of pepper
3 Tbsp. butter
3 Tbsp. flour
1/2 c. heavy cream
1 oz. Cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 c. soft bread crumbs
1 Tbsp. melted butter (for bread crumbs)

Preparation

Put scallops in a saucepan with sherry, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup broth.
Melt butter and blend in flour.
Add reserved broth and heavy cream. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Stir in cheese and scallops.
Put in 6 shells or a shallow baking dish. Top with buttered bread crumbs and bake in a preheated hot oven at 400\u00b0 for 10 minutes. Makes 6 servings.