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Lobster Macaroni and Cheese
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15 INGREDIENTS • 11 STEPS • 1HR 20MINS

Lobster Macaroni and Cheese

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Warm, comforting mac and cheese, paired with buttery chunks of lobster, a summertime staple in New England.
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Hi I'm Jaymee, an emmy-award winning sports reporter, and anchor, but my other passions include food and traveling.
http://www.eisforeat.com/
Warm, comforting mac and cheese, paired with buttery chunks of lobster, a summertime staple in New England.
1HR 20MINS
Total Time
$9.98
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
2
US / Metric
Milk
2 cups
Unsalted Butter
1/4 cup
White Cheddar Cheese
1 1/2 cups
White Cheddar Cheese, freshly shredded
Fontina Cheese
1 cup
Fontina Cheese, freshly shredded
Gruyère Cheese
1 cup
Gruyère Cheese, freshly shredded
Ground Nutmeg
1 pinch
Ground Nutmeg, freshly grated
Dry Mustard
1/2 tsp
Dry Mustard
Cayenne Pepper
1/2 tsp
Cayenne Pepper
Salt
to taste
Cavatappi Pasta
8 oz
Cavatappi Pasta
Lobster
6 oz
Lobster, chopped, cooked
Romano Cheese
1/4 cup
Romano Cheese, grated
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
1768
Fat
100.3 g
Protein
100.7 g
Carbs
115.9 g
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step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
step 2
In small saucepan, heat Milk (2 cups) to just below a simmer.
step 3
In a saute pan, melt half of Unsalted Butter (2 Tbsp). Add All-Purpose Flour (2 Tbsp) and whisk to combine. Let cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
step 3 In a saute pan, melt half of Unsalted Butter (2 Tbsp). Add All-Purpose Flour (2 Tbsp) and whisk to combine. Let cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
step 4
Gradually whisk in warm milk. Continue cooking, stirring often, until sauce is simmering and thickened. Let sauce bubble gently until thick, about 5-10 minutes longer, stirring often so it doesn't scorch on the bottom.
step 4 Gradually whisk in warm milk. Continue cooking, stirring often, until sauce is simmering and thickened. Let sauce bubble gently until thick, about 5-10 minutes longer, stirring often so it doesn't scorch on the bottom.
step 5
Remove from heat and stir in White Cheddar Cheese (1 1/2 cups), Fontina Cheese (1 cup), and Gruyère Cheese (1 cup).
step 5 Remove from heat and stir in White Cheddar Cheese (1 1/2 cups), Fontina Cheese (1 cup), and Gruyère Cheese (1 cup).
step 6
Once cheeses are melted, season sauce with Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste). Stir in Cayenne Pepper (1/2 tsp), Ground Nutmeg (1 pinch), and Dry Mustard (1/2 tsp).
step 6 Once cheeses are melted, season sauce with Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste). Stir in Cayenne Pepper (1/2 tsp), Ground Nutmeg (1 pinch), and Dry Mustard (1/2 tsp).
step 7
Cook Cavatappi Pasta (8 oz) in large pot of boiling salted water until just al dente. Drain and return to pot. Add cheese sauce and stir.
step 7 Cook Cavatappi Pasta (8 oz) in large pot of boiling salted water until just al dente. Drain and return to pot. Add cheese sauce and stir.
step 8
Fold in Lobster (6 oz).
step 9
Melt remaining Unsalted Butter (2 Tbsp) and stir in Panko Breadcrumbs (1/2 cup) and Romano Cheese (1/4 cup).
step 10
Transfer pasta to 2-quart baking dish or individual serving dishes such as ramekins, French onion soup bowls, or souffle pans. Sprinkle with bread crumbs and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until browned on top and bubbling throughout.
step 10 Transfer pasta to 2-quart baking dish or individual serving dishes such as ramekins, French onion soup bowls, or souffle pans. Sprinkle with bread crumbs and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until browned on top and bubbling throughout.
step 11
Serve hot and enjoy.
step 11 Serve hot and enjoy.
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American
Comfort Food
Lunch
Kid-Friendly
Dinner
Pasta
Seafood
Shellfish
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