Lobster Mac n Cheese
Trust me, this is awesome!
INGREDIENTS
- 4 tablespoons butter divided use
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 4 cups milk I use whole milk
- 1 pound corkscrew pasta such as cavatappi or cellentani
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 1/2 cups chopped cooked lobster meat plus more for garnish
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons chives thinly sliced
- cooking spray
INSTRUCTIONS
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 2 or 3 quart baking dish with cooking spray.
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Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the flour, then whisk until combined, about 30 seconds.
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Pour in the water and whisk until smooth and just thickened.
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Add the milk and whisk until combined.
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Stir in the pasta, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika and pepper, then bring the mixture to a simmer.
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Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is done.
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Turn the heat to low, then stir in the cheeses. Keep stirring until the sauce is smooth.
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Fold in the lobster meat. Transfer the pasta mixture to the prepared baking dish.
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Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, and stir it into the panko breadcrumbs.
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Sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the top of the pasta. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until topping is golden brown.
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Sprinkle with chives and garnish with addition chunks of lobster if desired. Serve immediately.