Recipe: Nova Scotia Lobster Mac & Cheese

SAN ANTONIO – When you think of macaroni and cheese, you think of comfort food, right? You may also think of it as something kids eat. Jon Edwards from The Palm stopped by San Antonio Living Tuesday to show us how to bring mac and cheese up to the adult palate. Click here to watch…

Yield: Serves 1-2 people

Ingredients…

• 1 Tbsp Whole Butter
• 2 ounce Butter Poached Lobster Meat – small diced
• ¾ cup Heavy Cream
• 8 ounce Penne Pasta – cooked (slightly al dente)
• ¼ cup (4 oz) Mac & Cheese Base Sauce (see recipe below)
• 1 Tbsp Parmesan Cheese
• 1 Tbsp Oreganata Crumbs

Directions: Cook Penne, leaving slightly al dente. Set aside. Prepare Mac and Cheese base sauce (see blow). Heat a sauté pan over medium heat and add the whole butter. Add the lobster meat and toss. Add the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Add the cooked penne and toss well. Add the mac and cheese base and continue tossing until sauce is heated and smooth. Place in a casserole dish. Top with parmesan cheese and oreganata crumbs. Place in oven on broil, high, for one minute or until golden brown. Serve immediately

Mac & Cheese Base Sauce

• 1 quart Whole milk
• 6 Tbsp Whole butter
• ½ cup All-purpose flour
• 8 oz Gouda cheese, grated - @ 2 cups
• 4 oz White Cheddar, grated - @ 1 cup
• 1 Tbsp Kosher salt
• ½ tsp ground black pepper (mill)
• ½ tsp Coleman’s dry mustard
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 2 Tbsp Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce
• 4 oz parmesan cheese, grated -@ 1 cup

Directions: Heat the milk in a small saucepan (but don't boil it). In a large pot, melt 6 tablespoons of butter and add the flour. Cook over low heat for 2 minutes, stirring with a whisk. Still whisking, add the hot milk and cook for 1-2 minutes until thickened and smooth. Remove from stove and add gouda and cheddar cheese. Mix well to incorporate. Season with kosher salt, black pepper, dry mustard, paprika and Lea & Perrins. Mix well. Add parmesan cheese and mix well.

Check seasoning and consistency. Adjust if necessary.

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San Antonio, TX 78205
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