Lobster Mac & Cheese Recipe

Name: Lobster Mac & Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Lobster Mac and Cheese; 2009, Ina Garten, All Rights Reserved; Recipe categories: Lobster, Parmesan Cheese, Gruyere, Cheddar, Cheese more; Total Time:; 1 hr 25 min; Prep; 15 min; Cook; 1 hr 10 min; Yield:; 6 to 8 servings; Ingredients; Kosher salt; Vegetable oil; 1 pound cavatappi or elbow macaroni; 1 quart milk; 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, divided; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 12 ounces Gruyere cheese, grated (4 cups); 8 ounces extra-sharp Cheddar, grated (2 cups); 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 1/2 pounds cooked lobster meat; 1 1/2 cups fresh white bread crumbs (5 slices, crusts removed); Directions; Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.; Drizzle oil into a large pot of boiling salted water. Add the pasta and cook according to the directions on the package, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain well.; Meanwhile, heat the milk in a small saucepan, but don't boil it. In a large pot, melt 6 tablespoons of butter and add the flour. Cook over low heat for 2 minutes, stirring with a whisk. Still whisk…; Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, combine them with the fresh bread crumbs, and sprinkle on the top. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the macaroni is browned on…; Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/lobster-mac-and-cheese-recipe/index.html?oc=linkback

Servings: persons

Lobster Mac and Cheese
2009, Ina Garten, All Rights Reserved
Recipe categories: Lobster, Parmesan Cheese, Gruyere, Cheddar, Cheese more
Total Time:
1 hr 25 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
1 hr 10 min
Yield:
6 to 8 servings
Ingredients
Kosher salt
Vegetable oil
1 pound cavatappi or elbow macaroni
1 quart milk
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, divided
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
12 ounces Gruyere cheese, grated (4 cups)
8 ounces extra-sharp Cheddar, grated (2 cups)
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 1/2 pounds cooked lobster meat
1 1/2 cups fresh white bread crumbs (5 slices, crusts removed)
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Drizzle oil into a large pot of boiling salted water. Add the pasta and cook according to the directions on the package, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain well.
Meanwhile, heat the milk in a small saucepan, but don't boil it. In a large pot, melt 6 tablespoons of butter and add the flour. Cook over low heat for 2 minutes, stirring with a whisk. Still whisking, add the hot milk and cook for a minute or two more, until thickened and smooth. Off the heat, add the Gruyere, Cheddar, 1 tablespoon salt, the pepper, and nutmeg. Add the cooked macaroni and lobster and stir well. Place the mixture in 6 to 8 individual gratin dishes.
Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, combine them with the fresh bread crumbs, and sprinkle on the top. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the macaroni is browned on the top.
Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/lobster-mac-and-cheese-recipe/index.html?oc=linkback

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Add the pasta and cook according to the directions on the package, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain well.
2
Meanwhile, heat the milk in a small saucepan, but don't boil it. In a large pot, melt 6 tablespoons of butter and add the flour. Cook over low heat for 2 minutes, stirring with a whisk. Still whisking, add the hot milk and cook for a minute or two more, until thickened and smooth. Off the heat, add the Gruyere, Cheddar, 1 tablespoon salt, the pepper, and nutmeg. Add the cooked macaroni and lobster and stir well. Place the mixture in 6 to 8 individual gratin dishes.
3
Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, combine them with the fresh bread crumbs, and sprinkle on the top. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the macaroni is browned on the top.
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Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/lobster-mac-and-cheese-recipe/index.html?oc=linkback

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Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

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Yes, Lobster Mac & Cheese falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Lobster Mac & Cheese

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