Lobster Mac and Cheese
Ingredients
The pasta
-
1
lb
elbow macaroni or your favorite pasta
The sauce
-
4
tablespoons
butter
-
4
tablespoons
flour
-
2
cups
milk
-
1
teaspoon
salt
-
½
teaspoon
pepper
-
16
oz
sharp cheddar cheese, shredded or cheese of your choice
-
¼
teaspoon
nutmeg (optional)
The lobster
-
1
lb
cooked lobster meat, body and claw
The topping
-
½
cup
Italian bread crumbs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease an 8" x 8" baking dish.
- Boil the elbow macaroni for 7 minutes or until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Cut the cooked lobster meat into manageable pieces.
- Heat the milk in a saucepan until hot, but do not boil.
- In a heavy saucepan, melt the butter and add the flour, whisking until combined.
- Gradually add the heated milk while whisking constantly until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add the shredded cheese and mix until fully incorporated.
- Stir in the salt, pepper, and nutmeg, mixing well.
- Layer the cooked macaroni in the baking dish, covering it with cheese sauce.
- Add a layer of lobster pieces, then another layer of macaroni.
- Top with remaining cheese sauce and sprinkle with bread crumbs.
- Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes, then broil for the last 5 minutes to add color.
- Remove from the oven and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
8
Calories
612
Total fat
28g
Total carbohydrates
54g
Total protein
34g
Sodium
1062mg
Cholesterol
152mg
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