Ingredients
- Kosher salt
- Vegetable oil
- 1 pound cavatappi or elbow macaroni
- 1 quart milk
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, divided
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 12 ounces Gruyere cheese, grated (4 cups)
- 8 ounces extra-sharp Cheddar, grated (2 cups)
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 1/2 pounds cooked lobster meat
- 1 1/2 cups fresh white bread crumbs (5 slices, crusts removed)
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Drizzle oil into a large pot of boiling salted water. Add the pasta and cook according to the directions on the package, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain well.
Meanwhile, heat the milk in a small saucepan, but don't boil it. In a large pot, melt 6 tablespoons of butter and add the flour. Cook over low heat for 2 minutes, stirring with a whisk. Still whisking, add the hot milk and cook for a minute or two more, until thickened and smooth. Off the heat, add the Gruyere, Cheddar, 1 tablespoon salt, the pepper, and nutmeg. Add the cooked macaroni and lobster and stir well. Place the mixture in 6 to 8 individual gratin dishes.
Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, combine them with the fresh bread crumbs, and sprinkle on the top. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the macaroni is browned on the top.
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By Trixy23
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on May 05, 2013
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The family gave it great reviews. Myself, on the other hand, thought it was a little bland. I would prefer a recipe with a little more kick to it.
By stephchef7
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on March 30, 2013
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Delicious. Sophisticated simplicity, just like Ms. Ina! To cut back on the cost, I combined lobster and bay scallops for tender sweet seafood. A splash of sherry adds a nice note to the sauce. Panko blended with extra shredded cheeses makes for a nice topping. Sprinkle with a little cayenne or more nutmeg.
By morninghairmama
on March 02, 2013
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This is incredible! I made this with a pound and a half of lump crab meat instead of lobster, for an Academy Awards dinner party. So rich and creamy! Worth the spurge once in while!
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