LOBSTER MAC AND CHEESE

i make this mac and cheese for my higher end clientele

Time: 65 minutes

Number Of Ingredients: 16

Ingredients: butter,flour,half-and-half,salt,ground black pepper,sharp cheddar cheese,monterey jack cheese,parmigiano-reggiano cheese,gruyere cheese,garlic,pasta,nonstick cooking spray,lobster meat,green onions,seasoned bread crumbs,paprika

Steps:

1. preheat oven to 350 degrees f
2. in a medium saucepan melt 4 tablespoons of butter over low heat
3. add flour and stir to combine
4. cook , stirring constantly , for 3 minutes
5. increase the heat to medium and , with a wire whisk , gradually add the half and half
6. cook 3-5 minutes , or until thickened , stir often
7. remove from the heat , and add 1 / 2 cup parmigiano-reggiano , 1 / 2 cup gruyere cheese , garlic , 3 / 4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper
8. stir until cheese is melted and well combined
9. cover and let stand
10. fill a large pan with water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat
11. add 1 teaspoon salt
12. add pasta , return to a boil , reduce the heat to a low boil and cook for about 8-10 minutes , or until just undercooked
13. drain water from pasta and return to the pan
14. add the bechamel sauce and 2 tablespoons butter
15. stir until well combined
16. set aside
17. in a large bowl combine the sharp cheddar cheese and monterey jack cheese , and 1 cup of the parmigiano-reggiano cheese
18. spray a 3-quart baking dish with non-stick cooking spray
19. place one half of the pasta in the baking dish
20. top with half of the mixed cheeses
21. top with the other half of the pasta , followed by the remaining mixed cheeses
22. bake in a pre-heated oven for 35-40 minutes , or until visibly bubbling and hot
23. while pasta is baking , combine 1 1 / 2 tablespoons butter and lobster meat in a medium saucepan , over medium-low heat for 3 minutes , or until lobster is heated through
24. remove from heat
25. add bread crumbs , green onions , paprika , basil and thyme , and 1 ounce of parmigiano-reggiano
26. toss lightly to combine
27. remove the baking dish from the oven and spoon the lobster mixture over the top of the pasta
28. spread evenly
29. turn the oven to "broil" and return the baking dish to the oven
30. allow to broil 10-12 minutes or until the top is golden brown
31. let stand 5 minutes before serving