Lobster Mac & Cheese

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

lobster meat

🥗Healthier: crab meat

💰Cheaper: shrimp

Crab meat provides a similar texture and flavor at a lower cost.

gruyere cheese

🥗Healthier: fontina cheese

💰Cheaper: mozzarella cheese

Fontina has a similar melting quality, while mozzarella is more affordable.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: pecorino cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor without dairy, while pecorino is a less expensive cheese.

Cook elbow macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside.

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.

Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in all-purpose flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden.

Gradually whisk in milk and heavy cream, cooking until the mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in cheddar cheese, gruyere cheese, and mustard powder until melted and smooth.

Add cooked macaroni and lobster meat to the cheese sauce; mix until well combined.

Season with paprika, black pepper, and salt to taste.

Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with bread crumbs and grated parmesan cheese.

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F until golden and bubbly, about 20-25 minutes.

Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

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