Lobster Mac & Cheese Bites Recipe
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Ingredients
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For the Lobster Filling
For the Mac & Cheese
For the Breading
Method
For the Lobster Filling
- 1
Prepare the Lobster Filling
In a medium bowl, combine lobster meat, cream cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated. Set aside.
For the Mac & Cheese
- 2
Cook the Elbow Macaroni
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 3
- 4
Add Cheese
Remove the pot from the heat and add the cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth. Combine the cheese sauce with the cooked macaroni.
- 5
Combine Lobster and Mac & Cheese
Gently fold the prepared lobster filling into the mac and cheese mixture until evenly distributed.
For the Breading
- 6
Prepare the Breading Station
Set up a breading station with three bowls: one with flour (seasoned with salt and pepper), one with a beaten egg, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
- 7
Form the Bites
Using your hands, scoop out a portion of the lobster mac & cheese mixture and form into bite-sized balls or patties. Dredge each piece in flour, dip in the beaten egg, and then coat with panko breadcrumbs.
Cooking the Bites
- 8
Fry the Bites
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Once hot, carefully add the mac & cheese bites, cooking in batches if necessary, until golden brown and crispy on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- 9
