Lobster Mac and Cheese
A decadent meal inspired by Continental Restaurant's Lobster Orzo Mac and Cheese, located in Philadelphia, PA
Ingredients
- 2 cups orzo
- 1 pint milk
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 8 ounces Comté cheese grated
- 6 ounces Tomme de Berger grated
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 pound cooked lobster meat
- 1 1/2 cups bread crumbs
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese optional
Instructions
- Cook the orzo according to directions. Drain and set aside.
- Grate your cheese.
- Chop the lobster into large pieces.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Heat the milk in a saute pan over low heat (you don’t want to boil it).
- In a large pot, melt 6 tablespoons of butter and add the flour. Cook, stirring with a whisk over low heat for 2 minutes.
- Slowly add the milk and cook for 2 minutes, until it begins to thicken.
- Add the grated cheeses (Comte and Tomme de Berger), 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, and ½ teaspoon nutmeg.
- Add the orzo. and stir to combine.
- Add to individual gratin dishes or to a large oven safe dish. Stir in the lobster pieces.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter and combine with the bread crumbs and minced garlic.
- Sprinkle on top of the orzo. Top with Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until it’s bubbly and browned on top.
Notes
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