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Freezer to Oven Scallop Casseroles

Florence
Course Entree
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 4 C about 2 lbs fresh scallops
  • 1/4 Cup butter or margarine
  • 1 medium size green pepper diced
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 3 Cup bread crumbs
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 2 Cup light cream
  • 1 Cup shredded Sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 6 small foil pie pans
  • Aluminum foil

Instructions
 

  • Place the scallops in a large saucepan.
  • Just cover the scallops with water.
  • Place saucepan over medium heat.
  • Bring water to a rapid boil.
  • When water is boiling rapidly remove from heat.
  • Drain scallops well.
  • Place the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • When the butter has completely melted add the green pepper, onion and celery.
  • Cook, stirring often, 10 minutes or until vegetables are fork tender.
  • Place scallops in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add the vegetables.
  • Put the bread crumbs in a small mixing bowl.
  • Add the salt and pepper to the bread crumbs mix together well.
  • Add the bread crumb mixture to the scallops and vegetables.
  • Stir to combine well.
  • Place the scallop mixture into the 6 foil pie pans.
  • Allow to cool completely.
  • Once cooled pour 1/3 C of the light cream over the scallop mixture in each pan.
  • Wrap the pie pans tightly in aluminum foil.
  • Freeze for up to 1 month.
  • To cook preheat oven to 450° degrees.
  • Do not thaw the casseroles.
  • Place them wrapped on a cookie sheet.
  • Bake 45 minutes.
  • Unwrap and sprinkle each with cheese.
  • Continue baking for 15 minutes or until cheese has completely melted.