Lobster Mac and Cheese

Show: Barefoot ContessaEpisode: Perfect Pasta

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RECIPE
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Cook Time:
1 hr 10 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 to 8 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 1 hr 10 min
Total:: 1 hr 25 min

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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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Emily Castine, ME 01-23-2010
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If you're looking for something really special, look no further!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

WOW. We made this for New Year's eve dinner and cut the recipe in half. We used swiss rather than gruyere and one softshell... lobster. For the topping, we went with panko crumbs and threw a little paprika and cayenne on top ('cause that's how I roll). I also did this in a shallow oval casserole dish for convenience sake. We live in Maine where lobster is readily available and very fresh, so this meal will be in heavy rotation for years to come. For anyone who has read the scary 'It cost me 80 dollars!' reviews, it cost us a total of $7 for cheeses, $1 for pasta, $5 in lobster and $2 for cream, etc. to make a half batch that made about 8 servings!! Now $15 for 8 servings is totally doable, isn't it?Read more
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joanne river vale, NJ 01-23-2010
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WHAT A HIT!!!!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This dish got rave reviews when I made it for a dinner party. I used rigatoni ,. since I believe it is a firmer pasta. I... also prepared the dish with both lobster and shrimp ( 1 lb. of each). Fantastic! Of course, anyone familiar with Ina's cookbooks and Food Network recipes knows how great her dishes are. I'm making this dish for a football party tomorrow....can't wait.Read more
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Sandy Powder Springs, GA 01-17-2010
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#1 All Around Mac and Cheese
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is my family's favorite mac and cheese. I made it the first time with shrimp instead of lobster and it was delicious as... well. I use the recipe as a base and change up the cheeses as desired and only use a pinch of nutmeg. It always comes out creamy and cheesy and does heat up well as left overs. We love it!Read more
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Gloria Media, PA 01-07-2010
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Major Hit
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Made this for Christmas Eve - 2 large casseroles - along with many other dishes. Not a drop left over.
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amy Spokane, WA 01-02-2010
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Cheesey!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I have been trying to recreate a Lobster Mac and Cheese recipe I had last Christmas, and this one is a really close... contender. I really enjoyed the blend of cheeses in this dish. Since I am not a huge nutmeg fan, I just sprinkled a little on top before I added the breadcrumbs. I think it gave it just the right amount of nutmeg flavor without overpowering the dish. I also cut back on salt to 1 tsp based on other reviews; I did not feel the need to add additional salt but my husband did. Next time, I'll cut back a little on the breadcrumbs; however, they are a nice touch. Overall a good dish and my husband is looking forward to it as his leftover dinner tonight.Read more
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Cenaida Glen Cove, NY 12-28-2009
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Wonderful and Tasty
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this receipt for Thanksgiving and was a great hit. My family is still talking about it today. Very easy to make.... Looking forward to making it again for New Years Eve dinner. THANK YOURead more