"Now that lobster season in Atlantic Canada is in full swing, here is a very trendy dish using this popular shellfish to serve at your next dinner party...."
INGREDIENTS
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1/4 cup unsalted butter
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1 small garlic clove, chopped
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1 shallot, peeled and minced
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3 ounces all-purpose flour
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3 cups 2% low-fat milk
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1 bay leaf
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1 pinch nutmeg
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2 cups aged white cheddar cheese, grated
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1 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated
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salt and pepper
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1 cup panko or 1 cup regular breadcrumbs
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1 ounce smoked bacon
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1 ounce parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated
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1 1/2 lbs lobsters, cooked and shelled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
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3 ounces smoked bacon, chopped and slightly cooked
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2 cups dry elbow macaroni