Life Changing 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.

Boil water for the noodles; use elbow macaroni or cavatappi.

Grate sharp cheddar, colby jack, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese.

Dice two shallots and add to the butter in a saucepan; sauté until tender.

Add lobster base to the shallots and sauté for a minute or two.

Add garlic paste and stir.

Add 2-3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour to the mixture and cook until no white specks remain.

Pour in 2 cups of heavy cream and 1 cup of half and half; bring to a boil while whisking.

Reduce heat to a simmer and add 1/4 cup of sour cream for texture.

Slowly incorporate the grated cheeses into the sauce, whisking constantly until smooth.

Mix in pre-cooked lobster meat and then add the cooked pasta.

Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and bake at 400°F for about 20 minutes until golden brown.

Fry the lobster tail that has been brined in buttermilk and coated in seasoned flour at 350°F until it reaches 145°F internal temperature.

Place the fried lobster on top of the baked mac and cheese for serving.

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