How To Make Lobster Mac & Cheese | Easy & Delicious Lobster Mac & Cheese Recipe #MacAndCheese

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.

Grate cheddar cheese, havarti, shredded monterey jack, and parmesan cheese using a box grater.

Dice one shallot and smash two garlic cloves, then finely dice them.

Remove the meat from four lobster tails using kitchen scissors and a sharp knife, saving the shells for seafood stock.

Cut the lobster meat into bite-sized chunks and set aside.

Salt the pasta water while waiting for it to boil.

Melt 1/4 cup of butter over medium-low heat.

Add the lobster meat to the melted butter and cook for 60 to 90 seconds, then remove the lobster with a slotted spoon, leaving the butter behind.

Add more butter to the pan, then add the diced garlic and shallot, cooking for 60 to 90 seconds.

Stir in 1 to 2 teaspoons of better than bouillon lobster base and 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour, cooking for 2 to 3 minutes.

Deglaze the pan with 1/4 cup of dry white wine.

Add 2 cups of heavy cream and 2 cups of whole milk, whisking constantly until smooth.

Incorporate the grated cheese into the sauce over low heat, adding 2 tablespoons of sour cream and 2 ounces of boars and garlic and herbs cheese.

Boil elbow macaroni according to package instructions, stirring immediately to prevent sticking.

Once the macaroni is cooked, add half of the lobster meat to the cheese sauce, reserving the other half for topping.

Combine the cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce, adjusting seasoning to taste.

Transfer the mixture to a casserole dish, leaving space to add reserved lobster on top.

Top with reserved lobster chunks and additional shredded cheese, avoiding breadcrumbs.

Place the casserole dish on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for about 30 minutes or until browned and bubbly.

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