fried lobster mac and cheese
I came up with this for the WFC this year added a few tweaks to my usual mac and cheese.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
This combination of mac and cheese with lobster is a great idea. Then to fry it on top of that? Oh my - it's divine! The white cheddar and the Gruyere cheese pair well together. The Panko crumbs add a nice crunchiness, while the cayenne adds a touch of heat. This is one great tasting dish!
prep time
15 Min
cook time
25 Min
method
Deep Fry
yield
8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 large lobster tail meat
- 2 large scallions, use the green parts, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups white cheddar cheese, grated
- 6 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup guyere, grated
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 cups panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon each salt pepper garlic powder, onion powder, more if you like
- 1 teaspoon dry parsley
- 1 teaspoon cayenne
- - oil to fry
How To Make fried lobster mac and cheese
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Step 1You will want to have a pan that will make perfect sized squares, I used two 10x 5 loaf pns that I sprayed with pam.
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Step 2Put a quart of salted water on medium high and when it comes to a boil add your macaroni and cook per package directions, then drain well.
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Step 3While macaroni cooks melt butter in a heavy sauce pan, add the flour, salt pepper, nutmeg and stir to incorporate well.
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Step 4Add the chopped scallions and chopped lobster meat, stir for minute.
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Step 5Stir in milk a little at a time using a spatula for this, then add in cream.
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Step 6Remove from heat, put in cheeses and stir to melt.
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Step 7Pour into prepared pans, it doesn't look like much but each pan will yield 8 squares.
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Step 8Bake at 375° for 20 to 25 minutes or until starting to brown and set.
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Step 9Let cool and set in fridge until it is set enough to turn the pan upside down and release the whole pan in one piece. Might take an hour, or you could set it in ice to speed it along.
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Step 10Cut down the middle lengthwise, then crosswise to make 8 squares for each pan.
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Step 11Whip eggs with water, set aside
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Step 12Mix panko bread crumbs with salt, pepper, parsley, cayenne, onion and garlic powder, set aside.
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Step 13Heat oil to 350°
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Step 14Roll mac squares first in the egg wash, then roll in bread crumbs.
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Step 15Fry in hot oil until golden brown, drain on wire rack.
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Category:
Pasta
Category:
Seafood
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Ingredient:
Pasta
Method:
Deep Fry
Culture:
American
Collection:
World Food Champs
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