Lobster Mac and Cheese

Ingredients

• 1 lb elbow macaroni

• 4 tbsp unsalted butter

• 4 tbsp all-purpose flour

• 4 cups whole milk (warm)

• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

• 1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded

• ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated

• 1 lb cooked lobster meat, chopped

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard

• Salt and pepper to taste

• ½ cup panko breadcrumbs

• 2 tbsp melted butter (for topping)

1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.

2. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes.

3. Slowly add warm milk, whisking until smooth and thickened.

4. Stir in cheddar, Gruyère, and Parmesan until melted. Add Dijon, salt, and pepper.

5. Fold in cooked pasta and lobster meat.

6. Transfer to a buttered baking dish. Mix panko with melted butter and sprinkle on top.

7. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes until golden and bubbly.