Ingredients

  • 1 lb. fresh or frozen scallops
  • 1 Tbsp. chopped onion
  • 3 Tbsp. butter
  • 3 Tbsp. flour
  • 1/8 tsp. pepper
  • 1/2 c. milk and 1 c. liquid from scallops
  • 1 (3 oz.) can mushrooms, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp. grated cheese
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped pimento
  • 1 Tbsp. parsley
  • 2 oz. American cheese (1/2 c.)
  • 1 1/2 c. crushed potato chips

Method

  • Cover scallops with cold water.
  • Bring to boiling.
  • Reduce heat and simmer 2 minutes.
  • Drain; reserve 1 cup liquid.
  • Slice scallops 1/4-inch thick.
  • Cook onion in butter until tender. Blend in flour and pepper.
  • Add reserved liquid and milk.
  • Cook and stir until thickened.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in mushrooms, Parmesan cheese, parsley, pimento and scallops.
  • Put into 1 1/2-quart casserole.
  • Sprinkle with shredded cheese.
  • Top with potato chips.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes at 350°.