Lobster Gnocchi Mac & Cheese Recipe
fontina, cheddar, ritz cracker
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Cheese Sauce
Lobster
Topping
Method
Preparation
- 1
Cook the Gnocchi
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the gnocchi and cook according to package instructions until they float to the surface. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Make the Cheese Sauce
In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the fontina and cheddar cheeses until melted and smooth. Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- 3
Combine with Lobster
Fold the cooked gnocchi and chopped lobster meat into the cheese sauce until well coated.
Baking
- 4
Prepare for Baking
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer the gnocchi and cheese mixture to a greased baking dish.
- 5
Add Topping
In a small bowl, mix the crushed Ritz crackers with the melted butter. Sprinkle the cracker mixture evenly over the top of the gnocchi and cheese.
- 6
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
