Lobster Mac 'n Cheese Recipe
White Cheddar, Butternut Squash, Toasted Herbed Breadcrumbs
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Cheese Sauce
Lobster
Breadcrumb Topping
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Cook the macaroni
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Cheese Sauce Preparation
- 2
- 3
Add milk
Gradually whisk in the milk, continuing to stir until the mixture thickens and becomes smooth, about 5-7 minutes.
- 4
Incorporate cheeses
Remove from heat and stir in the shredded white cheddar and the butternut squash puree until completely melted and combined. Season with salt, black pepper, and nutmeg.
Combine Ingredients
- 5
Combine macaroni and sauce
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce and chopped lobster meat. Mix until well combined.
Breadcrumb Topping Preparation
- 6
Prepare breadcrumbs
In a small bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, olive oil, dried thyme, and dried parsley until the breadcrumbs are evenly coated.
Baking
- 7
Bake the mac 'n cheese
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer the mac 'n cheese mixture to a greased baking dish and evenly sprinkle the breadcrumb topping over the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbly.
