Add a twist to your favorite feel-good dish. Chef Jaycee, our August 2021 Chef of the Month, shared his Lobster Mac and Cheese recipe! The lobster makes for a delicious addition to an already tasty meal. Find his recipe below.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided use
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 4 cups milk (I use whole milk)
- 1 pound elbow pasta
- 1 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 Smoked Gouda cheese
- 1 1/2 cups chopped, cooked lobster meat plus extra for garnish
- 2 tablespoons chives thinly sliced
Directions
- Preheat the oven 350 degrees.
- Boil pasta in water for 10-12 mins and drain.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a pot over medium heat. Add the flour, then whisk until combined.
- Pour in the milk and whisk until smooth and combined.
- Stir in salt, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika and pepper, then bring the mixture to a simmer
Turn the heat to low, then stir in the cheeses. Stir until the sauce is smooth. - Fold in the pasta first and next the lobster meat. Transfer the pasta to the baking dish.
- Sprinkle with chives and garnish with extra pieces of lobster meat.
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