Lobster Macaroni & Cheese |
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Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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It's really just mac & cheese with lobster (I use lobster and shrimp sometimes), but people rave and consider it very gourmet . Ingredients:
16 ounces pasta (elbow, penne, whatever) |
1 quart half-and-half cream |
8 tablespoons unsalted butter |
1/2 cup flour |
6 ounces havarti cheese, grated |
6 ounces gruyere, grated |
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated |
1 tablespoon kosher salt |
1/2 teaspoon black pepper |
1/2 teaspoon white pepper |
1/2 teaspoon cayenne |
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg |
1 lb cooked lobster meat |
1 cup panko breadcrumbs |
Directions:
1. Cook pasta and drain well.
2. Warm half and half (don't let it boil).
3. Melt 6 T. butter in a large pan, whisk in flour, cook for 2 minutes.
4. Whisk in warm milk & cook until smooth and thickened.
5. Remove from heat and stir in cheese, salt, nutmeg, white & black pepper, cayenne.
6. Taste & adjust seasonings. I often add in a splash of cognac at this point.
7. Stir in lobster and spoon mixture into gratin dish.
8. Melt 2 T butter, combine with panko, sprinkle on top.
9. Bake for 30 minutes in 375 oven until bubbly and macaroni is browned on top.
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