Ina Garten Lobster Mac And Cheese Recipe
If you love creamy, cheesy pasta with a touch of luxury, Ina Garten Lobster Mac And Cheese Recipe is perfect. This dish combines tender lobster with rich, melted cheese and pasta that is soft and delicious.
Ingredients
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 8 ounces Gruyere cheese grated
- 4 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese grated
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 cups cooked lobster meat chopped
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
Cook the Pasta
- Boil elbow macaroni in salted water until just tender. Drain and set aside.
Make the Roux
- Melt butter in a saucepan. Whisk in flour until smooth and bubbling.
Add Milk and Cream
- Slowly pour in milk and cream. Whisk constantly to avoid lumps.
Season the Sauce
- Add Dijon mustard, salt, pepper and paprika. Stir well for flavor.
Add Cheeses
- Gradually mix in Gruyere and cheddar. Stir until fully melted and creamy.
Combine Pasta and Sauce
- Pour sauce over cooked pasta. Stir to coat pasta evenly with cheese.
Add Lobster
- Gently fold in lobster meat. Make sure lobster is evenly distributed.
Prepare Baking Dish
- Grease oven-safe dish with butter. Pour in lobster mac and cheese.
Add Breadcrumb Topping
- Sprinkle breadcrumbs over pasta. Drizzle a little melted butter on top.
Bake the Dish
- Bake in preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes. Top should be golden.
Cool Slightly
- Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving. This helps set the sauce.
Notes
- Use fresh lobster for best flavor.
- Don’t overcook pasta; it will bake further in the oven.
- Mix cheeses slowly to prevent clumping.
- Toast breadcrumbs with butter for extra crunch.
- Season sauce well; cheese alone may not be enough.