Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 tablespoon flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 1 pound cooked lobster meat (body and claw)
  • 1 lb elbow macaroni or your favorite pasta
  • 16 oz sharp cheddar cheese (shredded or cheese of your choice)
  • ½ cup Italian bread crumbs
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg (optional)

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350° and grease an 8" x 8" baking dish
  • Boil the elbow macaroni for 7 minutes or until al dente, drain and set aside
  • cut the already cooked lobster meat into manageable pieces
  • heat the milk in a saucepan until hot, but do not allow it to boil. 
  • In a heavy saucepan, melt the butter and then add the flour, whisking until combined
  • Gradually add the heated milk, whisking constantly until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.  You may need to add additional milk or water if it becomes too thick.
  • add in the shredded cheese and mix until fully incorporated
  • Stir in the salt, pepper, nutmeg and mix well
  • start a layer of the cooked macaroni in the baking dish and ladle cheese sauce covering it completely. 
  • Add a layer of lobster pieces , and then another layer of macaroni.
  • add a few pieces of lobster on top(for visual appeal) of the last layer of pasta and then cover with the remaining cheese sauce.
  • sprinkle the Italian bread crumbs on top of the finished mixture and bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.  
  • For the last 5 minutes turn on the broiler to add color to the top.
  • Remove from oven and serve immediately.