Maryland Lobster Mac and Cheese
Ingredients:
10 oz. Lobster Meat, cut into 1” pieces
3 Tbsp. unsalted butter
3 Tbsp. flour
1 Tbsp. tomato paste
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup clam broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 Tbsp. sherry
1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup Jack cheese, shredded
2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
Pinch cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/4 tsp. sea salt
1/8 tsp. white pepper
1 lb. cooked pasta
Topping:
1 cup seasoned Italian breadcrumbs
2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Cook pasta al dente according to the package directions and reserve.
In a 4 qt. pot, melt butter. When the butter is melted, add flour and cook for one minute.
Add tomato paste and cook for one minute. Stir.
Add lobster and cook for two minutes.
Add clam broth, chicken broth, cream, sherry and seasonings and stir. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Add cheeses and stir. Cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes or until cheeses are melted.
Add cooked pasta and stir. Remove from heat.
Place mac and cheese in a large casserole.
Top with the breadcrumb mixture and bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
