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Lobster Mac and Cheese Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 T. Kosher salt
2 T. vegetable oil
1 lb. cavatappi or elbow macaroni
1 quart of whole milk
8 T. (1stick) unsalted butter, divided
1/2 c. all-purpose flour
4 c. (12 ounces) Gruyere cheese, grated
2 c. (8 ounces) extra-sharp Cheddar, grated
1/2 tsp... black pepper, ground
1/2 tsp... nutmeg, ground
2-3 pounds of steamed lobster meat, diced
1 1/2 c. croutons, seasoned to taste
Directions:
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 375º
Add the oil to a large pot of boiling salted water, add the pasta and cook al dente according to directions. Drain well.
Heat the milk in a saucepan, but don't allow it to boil. In the large pot, melt 6 tablespoons of the butter and add the flour. Cook over low heat for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly with a whisk. Still whisking, slowly add the hot milk and cook for 1-2 minutes, until thickened and smooth. Remove from heat, add the Gruyere, Cheddar, 1/2 T of salt, pepper, and nutmeg and stir until all the cheese melts. Stir in the cooked pasta and lobster meat. Pile the mixture into a deep casserole pan or 8 (2-cup) gratin dish.
Melt the remaining butter and combine with the crushed croutons, and sprinkle on top. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the sauce is bubbly and the pasta is browned on top.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
6-8
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
1 hour
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This recipe came from one of Ina Garten's books. OMG it was delicious. I had to adapt it slightly by using crushed croutons, but I actually liked the garlicky flavor and crunchy texture of the croutons over the breadcrumbs. I used a little more lobster than the recipe called for as well, but I knew that dish would be a "main dish" for some of the family members here. This dish was a big hit. This dish could easily be made "kosher" by substituting the lobster for "Imitation crab", but it is definitely a dairy dish with all that cheese.

 

 

 

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